Robert F. Amoruso Jr.

1934 - 2022

Robert F. Amoruso (Bob), loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ginger Cove of Annapolis at the age of 87. Bob was born November 15, 1934 to Madelyn and Philip Amoruso in Wilmington, Delaware. Bob married Anita (DiFerdinando) Amoruso June 8, 1957. Together they raised four children and resided in Bowie and Annapolis until relocating to South Bethany, Delaware in 1994. Raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Bob graduated from P.S. Dupont High School and the University of Delaware. Bob spent his career as a civil servant in several federal government agencies. Bob made a great impact at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where he was always advocating for equality for all. Following retirement from the federal government, Bob worked in the private sector as a Human Resource Director for a Washington D.C. accounting firm. He completed his career as an independent career placement consultant in the D.C. accounting industry. Bob continued his work as a civil servant in South Bethany, Delaware as a Town Council Member, and also volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program. Bob had a magnetic personality and was happiest surrounded by family and friends. His favorite pastimes were boating, golfing, gardening, and reading. By his children and grandchildren, he will forever be known for wanting to understand their dreams and instilling confidence in them to go out and achieve them. Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Anita Amoruso, son Robert Amoruso of Pasadena, MD and daughter, Lorraine Heatwole (Neil) of Chester, MD and son, Stephen Amoruso (Lisa) of Annapolis, MD and daughter, Kimberly Scheimreif (Scott) of Chester, MD and younger brother Philip D. Amoruso (Clare) of Cabin John, MD. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A Catholic Mass to honor Bob's life will be held Wednesday, June 15 at Lasting Tributes, 814 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Family and Friends are welcome 10AM - 12PM with Mass beginning at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association.