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Bob Principio Obituary
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (January 28) at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday (January 29) at St. Stephen's Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 7B Recreation, Canandaigua VA, Attn: Voluntary Services, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424 (payable to the Canandaigua VA).
Born, Robert Andrew Principio, in Fort Polk, La., Bob was 39 years old and soon would have been the life of the party at his 40th birthday party.
A graduate of Geneva High School, he earned a Licensed Practical Nurse certificate at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. Renowned for his ability to put patients at ease in difficult times, Bob worked for Finger Lakes Health and most recently at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The veterans there were his friends as well as his patients.
Bob had a zest for living life to the fullest and he was never happier than when he was spending time with the love of his life, Katie, and their beloved kids Addie and Jake. He always said all he ever wanted was to be a dad (with the possible exception of professional golfer). He loved his kids and the feeling was mutual.
Whether it was playing with his buddies or his dad and brother, Bob was at home and happy on the golf course. He played in the golf league at Big Oak Golf Course with his long-time friend and golf partner, Brodie McLaughlin. The smile on his face was big when his golf score was in the 70s, but his smile was especially big the day he got his hole in one on Number 7 at Big Oak with a 9 iron.
He is survived by his wife, Katie; his daughter, Adeline Mae; his son, Jake; his parents Bill and Sharon Principio of Geneva; his brother, Steve (Lisa) Principio of Hall; his sisters Shari (Michael) Scobee of Newman, Ga., Kimberly Merville of Geneva and Gina Evans of Cary, N.C.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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T.J. Fenton
January 30, 2020
Bobbo was a great friend and he will be greatly missed. I had the privilege of working with him at Kidspeace/Hillside children's center where he worked as a nurse. He was always caring and compassionate towards the kids and always had a smile on his face and always had a piece of gum in his mouth lol. I also had the privilege of playing golf with him and could never beat him. His memory will always live on in our hearts and memories and I'll be praying for his family during this tough time.
Mark Salvatore Pitifer
January 28, 2020
My earliest memory of Bobby is him singing LOVE IS A ROSE, when he was a very little boy. He has always made me smile and laugh. What a beautiful soul.
Patricia Morabito
January 27, 2020
Myheart breaks for the family & friends of Bobbo, may you all find comfort within each other. Fly High with the angels Bobbo
Patricia Morabito
January 27, 2020
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Bobbo, may you find comfort within each other. RIP Bobbo
Lisa Travis
January 26, 2020
So very sorry for all of you for your tragic and sudden loss .Please know that my love and prayers are with all of you at this time .May you cherish the many memories and serve as a comfort in the times to come .Much love always .
January 26, 2020
Bobbo, I will always remember you telling me to get back to my hole at FLH Ortho. You were one of the best Nurses that I ever have worked with. You will be missed by all that know you.Katie and kids I am very sorry for your loss.But your special Angel will keep a watch over you. RIP Bobbo untl we meet again.
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