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Robert Carriglitto Obituary
Robert Donald Carriglitto, 84, of Lewisburg, Tenn., left this life Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Born in Pottsville to Albert and Margaret Orf Carriglitto, he graduated from Minersville High School, Class of 1956, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
During his 21 years of active-duty service, he served as a combat medic during the Vietnam War, assisted in mapping the Arabian Gulf as a Navy diver, served as a radiology technician and independent duty corpsman.
After retiring from the Navy in 1977, he served as the hospital administrator at the State Correctional Institution-Dallas, and retired from the State of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in 1989. He also worked in the Naval Hospital NAS Millington as an emergency room coordinator until his final retirement in 1995.
He loved his family and friends beyond words. He was a lifelong fan of the Nittany Lions, Phillies and Eagles. F-l-y, Eagles, f-l-y!
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Margaret Orf Carriglitto; wife, Dorcas Ann Hoover Carriglitto; and brothers, Edward Carriglitto and Donald Carriglitto.
He is survived by his children, Theresa Keith, Bay Ark.; Jon Carriglitto (Lana), Chattanooga, Tenn.; Melissa Shoun (Brian), Spring City, Tenn.; Michael Carriglitto and Kenneth Carriglitto, Lewisburg, Tenn.; sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Carriglitto; and Regina "Jean" Carriglitto, Minersville; Marie "Celie" Bowers (William), Pottsville; Ellen Bowers, Minersville; and Delores Davenport, Branch Dale; brother, Albert "Jimmy" Carriglitto (Doretta), New Ringgold; grandchildren, Kristen Green (Kevin); Eric Keith (Anastasia); Brittany Wright; Garrett Wright; Connor Shoun; Kayden Shoun; Grace Carriglitto; and Charles Carriglitto; great-grandchildren, Amelia Keith; Paxton Shoun; and 20 nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.
Robert will be inurned in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society or Disabled American Veterans are appreciated.
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Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
October 26, 2023
"A sailor has passed away today." The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. You are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy and Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final launch. Taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Melissa Shoun
October 24, 2023
Love and miss you, Dad. There aren´t words to express how much.
Marla Bobinas O'Connor
October 23, 2023
Thank you for your extraordinary service to our country. You make Minersville proud.
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