Robert M. "Bob" Tobias

Robert M. "Bob" Tobias, 81, a resident of Swoyersville, passed into eternal life Thursday afternoon, Nov. 17, 2022, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, following a brief illness.

Born June 28, 1941, in Swoyersville, Bob was one of two children born to the late Joseph S. Tobias and Mary Margaret Asklar Tobias.

A lifelong resident of Swoyersville, Bob was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, Class of 1959.

Prior to his retirement, Bob spent his career as a construction equipment salesman.

A man of great faith, Bob was a lifelong member of the former Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. Following the consolidation of his church, he became a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville.

Bob had many enjoyments in life, especially classic cars, and, in his earlier years, boating and scuba diving. He was proud to acquire his pilot's license, and was a staunch Republican who always enjoyed a fair political debate. He reveled in the "good old days of wine and roses" and told countless people that he had enough stories to write a book.

Above all, Bob was happiest spending time with his family and friends. He recently spoke of his life and how he felt he had a good run during his time here. Although his presence will be deeply missed, he will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, companion and friend.

In addition to his parents, Joseph and Mary Tobias, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Florence E. Dezagottis.

Bob is survived by his loving companion of 23 years, Carol Kasper, Swoyersville; brother-in-law, James Dezagottis Jr., Mechanicsburg; three nephews, James Dezagottis III, who was his godson, and his wife, Judy, Annville; Mark Dezagottis and his wife, Linda, Purcellville, Va.; and Jon Dezagottis, New Cumberland; great-niece, Robin Dezagottis; great-nephew, Kevin Dezagottis; and cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, with the Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, his pastor, officiating.

Interment with the rite of committal will follow in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Family and friends are invited to attend Bob's viewing from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

To offer Bob's family a message of condolence, visit the funeral home's website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, PA 18704.