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Robert GIORDANO Obituary
Devoted husband and father, Robert Giordano, 64, passed away Sept. 22, 2015, surrounded by his loving wife Linda and twin sons Dane and Drew. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Giordano; six siblings; nieces and nephews. His greatest joy was his family. With his loving nature, gentle spirit and sense of humor, he is remembered by family and friends as selfless, wise, athletic, humble and hard-working. He was an especially giving person of exceptional character. His benevolent, unselfish and nurturing aura inspired and empowered others. From Maplewood, NJ, a graduate of Kean University, Mr. Giordano was a teacher of Special Education in Irvington NJ, and middle school in Medford, NJ. In St. Petersburg, he worked as Deputy Director of the Morean Arts Center. In Kansas City, MO, as Youth Education Director of the Belger Art Center, he founded the Youth and Community Education Program of Red Star Studios. As a professional clay artist, renowned for his figurative sculpture, his artwork is exhibited and sold at numerous local and national venues garnering him awards and acclaim. He is widely recognized for his sculpture style of hand-built, thought-provoking figures.
Mr. Giordano was instrumental in bringing the Dale Chihuly Collection to St. Petersburg. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Continuing his legacy in Art and Education, a Foundation has been established in his honor. Memorial gifts in his name can be contributed to: the Robert T. Giordano Fund for Visual Arts Education at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, (www.cftampabay.org). Online memorial and guestbook at brettfuneralhome.net
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Alysa Schuhalter
November 8, 2015
Dear Linda,
Just read about Rob in the Star Ledger. I taught with him(my first permanent teaching job) at Grove St School. We became immediate friends as I was also certified for "Teacher of the Handicapped." Soon after, I was transferred but a couple of years later I contacted Rob as I was then teaching E.D. students with secondary classifications at another school in Irvington where the principal was totally against Special Education. Rob guided me with info and contacts so I was able to attend camp with a number of my students when my principal never even mentioned the camp opportunity. We won the talent show! At that time, from what I recall, Rob said he was getting married and moving to Pennsylvania? Am so sorry for your loss but I'm sure you have great memories Fondly, Alysa
November 3, 2015
I am a Columbia High School friend who knew Rob back in those days. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet person. Barbara Beck Squires
Ginger GOLBA
October 15, 2015
Linda, Rob was such an incredible teacher and friend, we have so many beautiful memories of him! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers! Ginger and Alex Golba. Rehoboth Beach, De.
October 14, 2015
Dear Linda,
Fern and I worked with Bob at Grove St. School in Irvington. Having Bob on the staff was a joy for the students and teachers! He was so well respected by all. He was an integral part of helping to make our school a place of learning, compassion and love.
By the way, you might even recall that my brother Joe knew both of you when you attended Maplewood Middle School.
We send our heartfelt condolences to you, Dane and Drew.
Louis & Fern Vitale, Basking Ridge, NJ
Jean Spencer-Carnes
October 14, 2015
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Rob's passing. I can't even imagine what you are going through. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you, Dane and Drew with love.
October 14, 2015
Dear Linda,
I was so sorry to learn of Rob's passing. My heart aches for you and your boys. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you, Dane and Drew with love.
- Jean Spencer-Carnes
Alice Hathcoat
October 14, 2015
Linda,
Shawn and I were deeply saddened by the news of Rob's passing. Our heart felt condolences go out to you, Dane and Drew.
With Love,
Alice & Shawn Hathcoat
Judi Gamarel. Goldmann
October 13, 2015
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family. I remember both of you with fond memories from our days at Clinton Elementary through high school.
Kathy Rottenberg
October 11, 2015
Dear Linda,
I also taught with Rob at Grove Street during the late 70s and early 80s. Please accept my sincere condolences.
October 11, 2015
Dear Linda,
I sympathize with you, Linda, at the loss of your husband, Bob.I had the privilege of knowing Bob from Grove Street School, Irvington, NJ.
I send my deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Doloores McNany
Tim McNany
October 11, 2015
Dear Linda, Anthony & Family,
Bob will always be remembered as a compassionate, caring and talented individual. Whenever I saw Bob, he always brought a smile, along with his affable laugh & charm.
My Mom worked with Bob at Grove St. School. So many teachers admired his ability to work with children. He's a great man ~ peace be with you & your family.
Tim
October 11, 2015
Dear Linda, Maryellen and I send our deepest condolences upon hearing this news. I had some great times with Rob working at Grove Street. He will be missed.
Craig and Maryellen Leonard
Lois Sadowski
October 11, 2015
I am so sorry about Bob's passing Worked with him at Grove St. School in Irvington He was such a great guy, talented artist, and an excellent teacher My prayers are with you Linda, sons, and the Giordano Family, With much sympathy, Lois Kirchgessner Sadowski
Mark Madrak John Roll
October 10, 2015
Linda and family, we are so sorry for your loss, and the loss to the community of such a kind and gentle man. We will rem meet him every year at Christmas when we proudly display our collection of some of his snowman. Please know that our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Mark Madrak and John Roll
Robert Lee
October 8, 2015
Dearest Linda, Dane, and Drew,
My heart sank to new depths when I read the news of Bob's passing. I knew Bob in CHS and sadly not very well, I nevertheless thought very highly of him. And though many years have come and gone since those days in high school, the memories of the honesty, integrity, and dignity that added up to Bobby Giordano will echo forever.
With Prayers for Peace,
Bob Lee
Vicki London
October 8, 2015
Dear Linda and family, My heart is very heavy with sadness at Rob\'s passing. Rob and Phil were such buddies and had such respect for each other. Rob will be missed by so many people. Please take care and bless you, Vicki
Mary Ann Marger
October 8, 2015
Dear Linda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Rob was a caring, talented and vital member of our art community. It is a loss for us all.
Terry Brett
October 8, 2015
I got to know Rob very well from my time serving on the board at the Morean. He was an immensely talented artist, as well as being a creative and patient instructor. He was a kind and gentle man who practiced humility every day. To say that he was instrumental in bringing the Chihuly Collection to St. Petersburg is an understatement (as Rob would like it!). I remember traveling to Seattle with Rob, Beth Morean, Evelyn Craft, Mayor Baker and a handful of others to meet with Dale for a couple days and execute the agreement. Rob was fully engaged with Dale on the details of the installation and the education component. I am confident that Rob's steady hand and understated presence with Dale helped seal the deal for St. Petersburg. Out city owes Rob a debt of gratitude. He will be missed my many.
Beth Reynolds
October 8, 2015
Compassionate, talented and a great friend.
Stan Cowen
October 8, 2015
A great loss to all that knew Rob, his art and service to others.
Robert Fusco
October 7, 2015
Linda, I went to grade school with Robert at Our Lady Of Sorrows as well as Columbia. He was always a sweet guy as I remember him and I haven't seen him since high school. It is good to know he turned just as good as one remembers, even better. So sorry for your loss.
Lynn Gesten
October 7, 2015
Linda -- It is with great sadness I learned of the loss of your dear Robert. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies to you and your sons. I treasure many fond memories and hope you find comfort in the support and love of family and friends.
Irene Baron Sevrin
October 7, 2015
Linda,
My condolences to you and your family. I have memories of Robert from Clinton School.
Bruce Hausman
October 7, 2015
Linda,
Even though we have never met,we went to Jr High school and High school together.
I have not seen Robert in many years but all through our teen years of knowing him he was exactly as described and that is a very caring and extremely likable guy.
I am so sorry to hear this of his passing at such a young age.So sorry for your loss.
Ray Nalewicki
October 7, 2015
May my sympathies and condolences reach out to the family. Let them be consoled in knowing that as a former H.S. classmate and football team member, I remember Bob as a gifted athlete with a great personality. And, that after all these years gone by, I can remember Bob with fondness.
Chick Caruso
October 6, 2015
Linda.... My condolences to you and your family. Rob was great friend in our high school years. Remember the memories over the years together as they will never go away .
K Banning
October 5, 2015
Rob was a steady voice of encouragement during challenging times at the Morean, and a joy to work with. He will be sincerely missed.
Jonathan Harrison
October 5, 2015
Once in a while you meet someone who inspires just by how they live their life and how they love their loved ones. I won't forget the lessons you taught me Rob. All my love to Linda, Dane and Drew.
Ceil Treiss (Boub)
October 4, 2015
Linda- all of Robert's Maplewood friends were so sorry to hear the sad news of his passing. My condolences to you and the Giordano family
Dan & Kelly Tillwick
October 4, 2015
We will miss Rob terribly...our hearts go out to Linda, Dane, and Drew. Rob was a good man and great neighbor.
October 4, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Giordano Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
October 4, 2015
The Robert T. Giordano Fund for Visual Arts Education website is www.cftampabay.org
Beth Reynolds
October 4, 2015
Linda, Dane, Drew - love to you all. Rob was a friend and mentor and simply put - he inspired us all to be better human beings in the world!
Jean and Pete Hynes
October 4, 2015
We loved Rob as one of our dearest friends and favorite artists. Our prayers and love to Linda, Dane and Drew. Rob's unique huge heart fills our work and play memories of the arts center. We are so sad and we will never forget what he did for us and our community.
Sherri Lundquist
October 3, 2015
Linda, Drew and Dane-you are in my thoughts. Sending love and light to surround you in this most challenging time. I am so blessed to have shared time with Rob, a giving and humble human being. He was a mentor to me at the Morean and I was proud to call him my friend.
Mary Klein
October 3, 2015
My sincerest sympathy to all of Rob ' s family and his many friends. His easy smile, enthusiasm, and vast talent will be missed. He was a peaceful soul and I believe he is at peace now. All love, Mary Klein
Paula Parrish
October 3, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of Rob's passing. He was a wonderful colleague at the Morean Arts Center. Linda and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May your memories of Rob sustain you and help comfort you.
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