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JOHN DiPIETRO Obituary

DELAWARE — John "Robbie" DiPietro, 53, of Delaware, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at OSU Medical Center.

He was born on March 10, 1962 in Columbus to the late Fred DiPietro and Linda (Williams) DiPietro of Delaware. A graduate of Olentangy High School in 1980, he was a member of the basketball team.

As a youngster Robbie began rolling meat balls in his family's Columbus Pizza Villa Restaurant. As his forefather he was dedicated to the family business working in every capacity while it was located in Delaware. He enjoyed a passion for cooking and feeding his family and friends. All that he created was not to be forgotten.

Fun loving, he was generous, compassionate. Ornery to the core, he was an outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, camping, and attending flea markets. A member of St. Mary Church and Delaware Moose Lodge, he favored watching westerns, Turner Classics, and was a fan of OSU football. He will be remembered for his love of family, life, friendship, and food.

In addition to his mother Linda DiPietro he is survived by his brother, Tony (Verna) DiPietro and sister Missy (Robert) Thompson, both of Delaware; nephews, Zach Liggins, Dominic DiPietro; niece, Madeline Thompson, Aunt Molly DiPietro of Columbus; and a host of cousins to include: Richarda, Mark, Val DiPietro, Diana Lancaster, Renata, Lance, Richard Thompson and many friends.

He was also proceeded in death by his Aunts, LouAnn Turpin, Renetta Bernabei, Helen DiPetro, Margaret DiPetro; Uncles, Richard and Joe DiPietro.

A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at the St. Mary Church, 82 E. William St., Delaware, with Rev. Michael Watson Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. After which friends and family are invited back to the Snyder-Rodman Community Room, 1510 W. William St. at Valleyside Drive, Delaware, for a time of food and fellowship.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center.

Memorial contributions can be made to Zusman Hospice, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, OH 43209.

Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Delaware Gazette from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2015.

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Lynne R Clark

July 29, 2021

Think of all the good times together May God Blessing keep your spirits high!

Damien Dziepak

September 27, 2020

Robbie's name came to mind and as i searched, I learned of his passing. He was a fun young man during the short time i knew him at PIME. So sorry for the family loss. Damien

Todd Wheeler

August 9, 2015

Will always miss you Robbie. Thanks for all of the good memories. Love always.

Kyle Kirk

August 6, 2015

Missy and family - So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin Boldman Trevas & Dan Trevas

August 6, 2015

To the DiPietro family, we are so sorry for the loss of such a vibrant, caring, charismatic loved one. He and your family always made use feel so welcomed and always made us smile. He was a special guy in a special family. Our prayers are with you all.

Angela Chapin

August 6, 2015

I will miss Robbie he was a lot of fun to work with and a great person.

David McGrath

August 5, 2015

Linda, Missy, Tony and family My deepest sympathy at the passing of Robbie. He was a great co-worker and always put a smile on my face. God bless all of you.

Brandy Fracasso - TerMeer

August 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Robbie's death. We were the greatest buds in high school, the three paisanos, Robbie, Mark Dinovo and me, Brandy Fracasso. I saw him a few years at the Moose in Delaware. We just laughed and laughed about the days we spent together in school. I cannot imagine your pain. I will always remember him smiling and laughing. Your family is in my prayers.

August 5, 2015

Sorry for your loss of Robbie. He was a great friend in high school. He loved to laugh. He will be missed, but always remembered. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Lavender VanDervort

Anna Yates Family

August 5, 2015

So sorry for your loss.Robbie was a good friend.He will be missed by our family and friends.God bless you all. The Yates Family

Joe & Vonie DiGenova

August 5, 2015

Linda, Tony, Missy
Our condolences to all of you on Robbie's passing.
Tom and Tracy also sends theirs.
Love to you all The DiGenova's

Rebecca Blake

August 5, 2015

Tony, Verna, and Family. I am so sorry for your lost. Robbie was a great man. Many good times. He will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

Becky Blake

Gary Ruby

August 5, 2015

My condolences to all

Gary Ruby

August 5, 2015

My condolences to all.

Rena Knotts

August 5, 2015

Robbie you will be missed by so many as you were a bright star in everyone's life.. you could light up the room with your smile. Thank you for being you! you will never be forgotten.. Fly high my friend... Love you!

Lynne Clark

August 5, 2015

John was a great guy! My regards to Tony and family.

Ric & Mary irvine

August 5, 2015

Sorry to hear this. Always always enjoyed Robbie RIP Robbie

Sherri Mitchell Morrow Family

August 5, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brad & Peggy Wood

August 4, 2015

Our condolences to Robbie's family! He was a great friend of ours!! We had many good times together!! He will be missed!! Love you Robbie!!!!

Angela Harvey

August 4, 2015

So sorry about your loss!

Bill and Carol Harding

August 4, 2015

To Linda and family we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences

Kami Kandel

August 4, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this very sad news! What a great man he was,and a friend that was always there whenever I needed him! I will miss him dearly. Kami Kandel

Carrie Mattox

August 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss - My hear goes out to Linda, Missy and Tony. There are so many great memories I have. another person taken too soon - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 4, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. My life was blessed for having known Robbie. He was always so nice & always had a smile for everyone he met.
Carolyn Leasure, Delaware OH

Bill and tracy Ross

August 4, 2015

Robbie has alway been like an uncle to me..the Duncan family will miss you greatly.. prayers for the family.

niki brown

August 4, 2015

U are n always will b my bff we had a relationship that was unconditional till we meet again fly high ur loved n missed

Karla Adkins

August 4, 2015

I have so many fond memories of time spent with Robbie. Now there will be a special star shining down on all his family and friends. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

niki brown

August 4, 2015

Ur always gonna b my bff fly high babe ur loved n missed to ill see u again

michelle hicks

August 4, 2015

my deepest condolences Robbie was an amazing person he will be missed

Janet McGreevy

August 4, 2015

Linda and family I am so sorry for your loss! Your old lake buddy Janet McGreevy

Patty dominguez

August 4, 2015

Robbie I. Will miss you in so many ways u touched my heart from the first day I met u I loved ur cooking u done at the luncheons we had now you are home with God ill miss u . Gone but never firgotton

melissa maggard

August 4, 2015

My deepest condolences for Linda. Tony and Missy. And the family. I feel blessed having the privilege of knowing Robbie. He was a one of a kind guy.prayers for strength in this time of sorrow.

Donna Marshalko

August 4, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to your family.

Dana Fritzsche

August 4, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

yancy shattuck

August 4, 2015

good man will be missed by many

Jalana Partlow-Tincher

August 4, 2015

Babysitting Robbie, Missy and Tony is a favorite childhood memory. Best family ever! So so sorry. God bless.

Charles Hall

August 4, 2015

my deepest condolences and prayers of comfort to the family. was a honor and privilege to work around Robbie

Vickie Cobbina

August 4, 2015

Condolences. May God's loving arms keep you at peace.

Glenita Nutter

August 3, 2015

I'm sending my condolences to Verna and Tony Dipietro and family. Robbie was very special to me he was my teddy bear, he was kind sweet and loving always had a smile on his face when I saw him. We would tease each other about getting married to one another. I am so sorry for your loss he will be truly missed. There's a new beautiful angel in heaven and his name is Robbie, I love you my friend.

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