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Robert Ceccoli Obituary
He was born in Hudson on Dec. 5, 1924, to the late Louis and Elizabeth Ceccoli, the founders of the nationally renowned Victory Pig Pizza. He graduated in 1943 from Forty Fort High School, where he excelled as a multi-talented athlete, most notably as a wrestler.
Robert en listed in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and proudly served his country during World War II. He was a veteran of the Pacific theater and a testament to the strength of his generation.
He was an accomplished body builder and winner of the Mr. Anthracite competition. He was a pioneer in the field of weight training long before local gyms became commonplace, even building his own fully stocked gym in the basement of his home. He hosted and helped train many award-winning body builders in this gym, including Mr. Universe, Frank Zane. He also offered access to his gym and coached many local athletes with nowhere to train.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, with whom he enjoyed 68 years of marriage; his son and daughter, Richard and Donna Ceccoli; as well as six grandchildren, Richard, Robert and Randon Ceccoli and Dustin, Ashley and Nicholas Doudna.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with a Mass of Christian Burial at at 9:30 a.m. in St. Barbara's Parish, 28 Memorial St., Exeter.
Friends and family may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home.
Robert was devoted to his family and a perfect example of what it means to be a patriarch. He had a fair mind and a gentle soul and he will be missed dearly by those that knew him and loved him.
For more information, or to send the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at hughbhughes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ceccoli
BILL SHAFER
August 22, 2023
AS THE YEARS PASS, I STILL REMEMBER MY DAYS WORKING FOR BOB AT THE PIG AND RUNNING THE GOLF COURSE. I M RETIRED NOW BUT BOB WAS EASILY THE BEST BOSS AND FRIEND I VE EVER HAD, TAUGHT ME THE MEANING OF HARD WORK AND DOING A GOOD JOB. MISS HIM TO THIS DAY, RIP BOB.
WILLIAM SHAFER
August 22, 2022
STILL MISSING YOU MY BOSS AND FRIEND, WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES; WAS A PLEASURE WORKING FOR YOU. YOU HELPED ME GET MY DRIVER S LICENSE
Bill Shafer
August 22, 2021
Bob passed on the day before my birthday, and I will never forget him. He was my best boss ever and a good friend. Reminded me of my favorite actor who passed couple years ago another Robert. Robert Conrad. He will always be missed.
BILL SHAFER
August 22, 2019
I still miss BOB TIL THIS DAY, THE GREATEST BOSS A GUY COULD EVER HAVE, AND I VE HAD A FEW. A TRUE MAN S MAN WHO DIDN T TAKE CRAP FROM ANYONE.
BILL SHAFER
September 4, 2015
RIP Bob
September 2, 2015
Mrs.Ceccoli, Rich and Donna. Needless to say we lost a pioneer in many ways. I am truly happy to have known him as a friend. You all will be in my daily Novena. Edd Brominski.."Bromo"
Michelle (nurse at 610)
August 31, 2015
I loved listening to Mr Ceccoli telling stories about his life, and the secrets to having a blessed marriage for so many years. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to you Mary, and to all of your family. Praying you find peace and comfort in this very difficult time.
August 31, 2015
Rich,Rob and Family Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Kyle Davis and Family
Carl Masi
August 31, 2015
aunt mary so sorry to here that uncle bob died he will be in my prayers always
BIll shafer
August 31, 2015
So sorry to hear about Bob s passing a truly great guy who taught me the meaning of hard work always fair ,took me to get my drivers license,he will truly be missed
Alison Wrubel
August 31, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the whole family...
Marty Erickson
August 31, 2015
Spoke to him when I was young about being a Marine and he gave good advice on why the USMC is the best. Great pizza and great man someone who didn't know me but I respected with out him knowing me. USA needs more self made men like Mr. Ceccoli. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family. Semper Fi Marine.
Nettie Maguire
August 30, 2015
I have wonderful memories of skiing with a crew of Victory Pig family and friends. I can remember laughing til many of us cried! Thanks for that fun memory and being patient with me. Loved the "pig". Miss it still. Blessings, prayers and thought to his family and friends. Nettie Hourigan
George "Oddo" Gillow and family
August 30, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I trained with Bob in the gym for many years.Had a lot of good times traveling to weight lifting competitions together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
August 30, 2015
My father was good friends with; as he called him, "Bobby" and always spoke very highly of him. My condolences to the family on your loss.
Augie Piazza
August 30, 2015
Sorry for your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with your family.Augie Piazza
Ellen Bigelow Jones
August 30, 2015
So sorry to see the passing of a Forty Fort icon...but the family was indeed fortunate to have him in their lives into his nineties. Best wishes and condolences to Rich and Donna.
Ellen Bigelow Jones
Houston, Tx
Joe & Mary Stokas
August 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow and loss. May God ever keep you in his arms.
Peggy Transue Williams
August 29, 2015
So sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing. He was so much a part of our lives growing up in Forty Fort.
Dan Goleach
August 29, 2015
Mary, Richard and Donna, my sincere condolences to you all. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Lou Ann Divens
August 29, 2015
Dear aunt Mary, Richard, Donna and all my cousins. I'm am very sad to hear of uncle Bobby's passing. My prayers are with you all for peace and comfort.
Bob Brokenshire
August 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Raymond Crisci
August 29, 2015
Mary , Richard and Donna
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing, He was a good man and good friend.
Blessings to you!
Anne and Ray Crisci
Ed Grivner
August 29, 2015
A great man who taught me lots about hard work.
Frank Malia
August 29, 2015
Very much saddened to learn of Bob's passing. Recall when he would volunteer to help at our wrestling practices at Forty Fort High. Great guy and good friend. Condolences to all the family.
sam liguori
August 29, 2015
so sorry for your loss..i will always remember bob.he allowed us to use his gym to train during football season, and was kind, and was always there to teach us the way to lift and to do it right. our thoughts and prayers are with the family,and may he rest in peace...sam and sandy liguori, forty fort..
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