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Robert Vecchio Obituary
AGE: 72 • Hillsborough
Robert L. Vecchio, 72, died Tuesday at the Somerset Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Vecchio lived most of his life in Hillsborough. He was a helicopter pilot in the United States Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12 in Somerville and the Viet Nam Vets Association in Flemington. He retired from Torcon Inc. as construction estimator.
Son of the late Joseph and Concetta Vecchio, he is survived by his wife Gayle Hamilton Vecchio, two sons Patrick and Michael, two brothers Ralph and Joseph Vecchio, one sister Terri Kennedy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Rt. 206, Hillsborough. Visitation will be Friday from 6-9 pm at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 11:00 am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, 1734 Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, PO Box 5281, North Branch, NJ 08876 or The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St. & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA. 19104.
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Barbara Ferendo Beck
September 29, 2016
I knew Robert back in the 50s and 60s, we were friends and when he was in Rutgers we would spend weekends together. He was a wonderful and respectful human being, I often thought of him and his family in Port Jervis (Hugonuot). He will be missed. I can't believe all these years have passed. God bless your family and your loss. Regards to his brothers and sister.
Bill Kimbrough
July 25, 2012
I was stationed with Robert in Vietnam with 145th Aviation Platoon. We flew together on several missions. A very nice person. Lost contact after service in Vietnam. My condolance to family.
July 22, 2012
Dear Gayle, Patrick and Michael. Bob was a special guy and always had a smile for us all. He will be greatly missed. Gayle I know you are a survivor like your mom. You are in my thoughts.
Love
Lorraine Church
Patty& Henry Stelzl
July 22, 2012
Dear Gayle,Patrick and Michael,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Patty and Henry Stelzl Fallbrook,Ca
July 20, 2012
Dear Gayle, Patrick and Michael.
I am so very sorry to hear about Bob. He was really one of the "good" guys, so well liked by all. Gayle, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love, Linda
July 19, 2012
Dear Gayle, Patrick, and Michael,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Bob. We remember him as such a "great guy." He had a warm heart and was so easy and nice to be with. He will be missed by many. We send you our love and sympathy. Al and Wendy Draina, Carbondale, Colorado
Henry and Louise Menapace
July 19, 2012
Dear Gayle, Patrick and Michael,
We express sincere condolences to you and your family. You were wonderful neighbors when we lived in Hillsborough, and we hold on to those special memories. Love and Prayers, Henry and Louise Menapace
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