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Robert Trotter Obituary
ROBERT J. suddenly on March 7, 2004; beloved son of Cathleen D. (nee Gaeta) and Norman A. Morris and Michael M. and Deborah (nee Madison) Trotter; devoted brother of Margie (Cris) DeCosmo, Michael (Katie) Trotter, Brandon Trotter, Lisa (Dave) Behrle, Holly (Hugo) Ryan and Stephanie and Douglas deFonteny; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; dearest friend of Melanie Riveron and Jason Ott. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Saturday 8:45 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS INC., 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Funeral Mass St. William Church 10:30 A.M. Rite of Committal private. Friends may call Friday Evening 7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 521 Plymouth Rd., Suite 108, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
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Love you always
August 26, 2025
I love you always.
Margie DeCosmo
September 5, 2020
I love and miss you so much
Margaret DeCosmo
January 17, 2019
Miss you
Margie Trotter-DeCosmo
December 5, 2017
Missing you a lot!
February 22, 2012
Missing you
Mom
August 9, 2009
Today is a sad day without you. I miss you very much, Happy birthday baby son.
All my love and prayers for you alway.
Margie
March 7, 2008
Thinking about you alot today and it's hard to believe you've been gone four years already. I miss you alot.
Mom
November 23, 2007
Well, the holidays are here, I hold close to my heart all the ones we shared. They just aren't the same without you. There isn't a day that goes by that you aren't on my mind. I miss you so much baby son.
Margie DeCosmo
November 20, 2007
Thinking alot about you today. I miss you so much.
Mike Trotter
August 5, 2007
I miss you Bobby. This is the week of your birthday. I see you alot in my mind when you, Margie and Michael were all babies. You were all so beautiful. I remember your first steps you took. Like it happened yesterday. You all had the sweetest faces any children could have.The worse thing that can happen in a persons life is to lose a child. It will change your life. I don't believe any pain will ever come close to losing my little baby boy Bobby
Margie DeCosmo
June 26, 2007
Hey Bob, Its been a long three years without you. Still think about you every single day. I miss you little Brother.
Love,
Margie
Mom
November 28, 2006
Bobby,
You gave me immeasurable joy in your short life. You were the fulfillment of every mother’s wish list. Although you were bright, talented, responsible, funny and handsome, your greatest beauty radiated from within. It would be impossible to explain the joy and pride you brought to me through your kindness and sensitivity to others. I miss you everyday of my life. I love you.
Mom
LISA
November 25, 2006
MISSING YOU BABY BROTHER. NEVER OUT OF MY MIND.
LISA
August 11, 2006
I CAN'T BELEIVE YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 31. HARD TO GRASP THAT YOU ARE GONE. WE ALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY. NOT A DAY GOES BY AND I DON'T THINK OF YOU. MISSING YOU BABY BROTHER.
LOVE YOUR SISTER LISA
Holly Ryan
August 10, 2006
Hey Bob,
Well yesterday was your 31st birthday, How sad it is because you should be here, sharing it with the people you loved. I think about the little things we did when we were kids. I laugh alot about it. I hope you and Daddy are okay and taken care of one another. I miss you!
Love
Holly
Michael, Margie, + Bobby
Cathy Morris
August 9, 2006
Hello Bob, Happy Birthday. I've been thinking about you endless the last week, I sure do wish you were here. I want to believe what Liz said, did happen. I also would like to believe that Norman, grandpop, and grandmom are all with you, in a better place. All my Love Mom
Margie
July 17, 2006
Hey Bob,
Just sitting here thinking about you. I just wish I could hear you laugh again or see your big smile. You always lit up a room when you entered and always knew how to make people laugh. Sometimes before I go to sleep I wish I could dream about you so I can see you. I love and miss you so much!!
Your sister,
Eleanore Speece
March 25, 2006
dear Bobbie
You and Reds are my king nummy sons you are missed by everyone and now you are with norm and grand pop, but also ciocia corky, they are all up there in heaven with you and your are all having fun. till later love your 2nd Mom,
Adam Peachey
March 13, 2006
it has taken me this long to put something into this guest book , not because i did not want to but because i just did not know what to say , i still don't. i had not seen bobby in years but it broke me when i heard about him dying. he was such a special kind of person , the kind you did not have to see every day or even every year to keep loving him or smiling when you think of him. bobby really was the kind of guy that made the world a better place by being in it
Margie
March 9, 2006
Hey Bob, I can't believe it's been 2 years you've been gone now. Theres not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I love you and miss you so much.
Your sister,
Love Holly
February 6, 2006
Been thinking alot about you and Daddy, I wonder if you are hangen out or fighting or is he making dinner for you. I wish Bobby you were here with us but I know everyone has a time when they need to leave, but it doesnt make it any easyer. Thinking of you.
Paul Springer
January 7, 2006
Hey Bro'
As I promised you, I am starting to have peace in my life. Mike and I are working alot together. We are watching out for each other as we promised you. You never leave my heart, soul and mind...love your brother..Paulie
Cathy Morris
January 6, 2006
BOB It's been a rough year since i was last here, I've though of you everyday. People tell me it wiii get better with time, put it still breaks my heart that your not here, i miss you, + love you very much
with all my heart. Love Mom xoxo
LISA
August 9, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BROTHER. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU.
LOVING YOU ALWAYS!!
LISA
July 8, 2005
MISSING YOUR SMILE. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US. KEEP ON PICKING ON DAD AND GRAMPS TOO. YOU ALL MUST BE PICKING ON EACH OTHER EVERYDAY. ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
LOVE,
LISA
XOXO
April 4, 2005
LISA
March 8, 2005
I CAN'T BELEIVE IT IS A YEAR ALREADY. MISSING YOU EVERYDAY. YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND. LOOK AFTER DAD FOR US. LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
A Servant For Jesus
March 7, 2005
I did not know Bobby when I first started reading the guest book, but all of you have painted me a picture of a lovely young man. I can only pray that the Lord will bring you Peace and Confort to see you through until your days have ended. May The Grace of God be with you all. Much Love
Margie
March 7, 2005
Bob, It's been a year today and I miss you so much! I woke up this morning and you were the first thing on my mind. It's been a hard year without you Bob. You and Norman are together now...Please take care of eachother. I love you.
Holly Ryan
March 3, 2005
Bobby you now have our dad with you and he will be there for you as you are there for him. I can't help think how you and daddy have been taken from us so fast. I like to think that you and daddy are waiting for me when its time for me to come and be with you. I miss you and think of you. Please take care of daddy. Love you! Love Holly
CHRISTMAS 2003
MOM
January 2, 2005
BOB, THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, THEY WERE NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. YOU ARE ON MY MIND ALOT, I MISS AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. XOXOXO UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN. ALL MY LOVE
WE MISS YOU!!!!!!
LISA
October 14, 2004
JUST MISSING YOU MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY. YOU ARE WITH ME ALWAYS AND I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US.
LOVE YOUR BIG SISTER
Paul Springer
September 20, 2004
My brother Bobby's birthday had past and it was a hard day for myself & my father. Bobby is missed so much but I thank GOD that I am survived with our brother Michael. I was told that something good always comes out of a bad situation. Bobby's death is one of the worst thing's that has ever happened to me.
Now I have an excellant relationship with Mike and Bobby introduced me to my girlfriend, Candra. She has been very supportive and I guess Bobby knew that she was right for me.
I would do anything to have Bobby back but I can only haved him in spirit and many memories. I LOVE him sooo much and I know that he will always be with me.
Paulie
Holly
September 8, 2004
I thought today about how long but yet a short time you have been gone. Zoe had asked today if I thought of you and did I miss you I said everyday, and then I cryed. Of course your not far to hear what she said or even how I felt. I wonder why your not here with us, and wonder why I didn't spend more time with you? And how you didn't get to spend time with Zoe and Christian, but I guess were all so busy with our own lives to relizes whats really important. I wish I could see you or hear you just to say how sorry I am that I can't say I love you and how funny and smart I thought you were, maybe you can hear me now saying it. I miss you Bobby, and I love you. Love your sister Holly
Cris DeCosmo
September 6, 2004
Bob,
Words can't express how much I miss you. You were one of the funniest and most pleasant people I know. You were a great brother-in-law and friend. I'll never forget you.
Mike Trotter
September 3, 2004
Bobby,
I love you and I miss you so bad son.
I wish I could hug you just one more time. I think about you everyday.
I love you
Dad
August 24, 2004
Bob, It's been 5 months and 17 days now. There is not a day that passes that I don't think about you. I think about how much we used to laugh at our stupid jokes and faces we made at eachother. I can still hear you saying my name, I can still hear you laughing and those are things I hold close to my heart. I miss you and love you so much.
LISA
August 10, 2004
TO MY BABY BROTHER,
MY HEART IS SO FILLED WITH JOY TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AND NOW SORROW TO HAVE LOST YOU. YOU ARE A VERY HARD PERSON TO FORGET AND I AM HONORED TO HAVE HAD YOU IN MY LIFE FOR THE TIME I HAD YOU. YOU HAVE BEEN A INSPIRATION TO US ALL WITH HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE SO HAPPILY AND WE SHOULD ALL TAKE A LESSON FROM THAT. YOU WERE MY BROTHER, MY FRIEND AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU WITH ME IN MY HEART AND MY SOUL. WORDS CAN NEVER EXPLAIN HOW I REALLY FEEL ABOUT LOSING YOU AND I CAN ONLY HAVE SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING YOU ARE SAFE AND WAITING FOR US TO COME AND SEE YOU. MAY YOU ALWAYS KNOW I LOVE YOU AND I WILL HOLD MY MEMORIES OF YOU VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART. A ONE OF A KIND MAN WITH WHOM NOBODY WILL FORGET! MY GUARDIAN ANGEL!!
LOVING YOU ALWAYS BABY BROTHER,
YOUR SISTER LISA
xoxoxoxox
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB
MOM
August 9, 2004
EVERY YEAR ON THIS DAY I'M USUALLY EXCITED AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU.
THIS YEAR IS VERY SAD AND HEARTBREAKING WITHOUT YOU. IF ONLY I COULD TURN BACK TIME,FOR 1 MORE HUG AND KISS. I LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER SAY.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BABY SON.
Laur-Laur Ouellette
July 13, 2004
I dropped a tear in the ocean, the day i find it is the day i'll stop loving you... i love you uncle rupe! and i can't miss you because your not gone.
~*~Lauren~*~ Ouellette
July 10, 2004
thinking abOut yOu is easy...i dO it everyday,
but missing yOu is a heartache that will never
gO away. . . RiP uNcLe. bOb <33 aLwayz nD fOreveR
ed connell
May 13, 2004
bob was a realy cool person that would help anyone at anytime all you had to do was ask were all going to miss him hay bob i want to say one thing the good only die young see ya pal
Margie
April 7, 2004
They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true,
We never wanted memories, We only wanted you.
A milllion times we needed you, a million times we cried.
If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place no one else could ever fill.
If love could build a stairway and heartache build a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Debbie Trotter
April 7, 2004
My heart aches for loss my husband's family suffered a month ago today. It still doesn't seem real. We all miss Bobby and remember him in our own way - the pain of his loss is excrutiating but the memories are sweet. When I think of Booby, the words gentle and smiling come to mind. He had a gentle, loving spirit about him - he wantd to make everything alright and make those he loved happy. When I look at Bobby's mon, dad, brothers and sister - I see bits and pieces of him - he will always be with us in a familiar smile, a gester, a tone of voice or laughter and in the generosity of love, consideration and kindness we show one another. We will forever love you Bobby, help us be strong.
stephanie gubler (de Fonteny)
April 5, 2004
my heart goes out to all the friends and family of bobby. i will always remember that everytime i ran into bobby that he was always there with a laugh and a smile. i know in my heart that he may not be here in body but if you listen close with your hearts you will hear and feel him watching over the ones he loves.
Mom
March 28, 2004
My Angel Son.
T he morning dawn ascends so bright,
The world unfolds within it's light,
Hearts are merry and filled with joy;
But mine's of sorrow, over my boy.
For he no longer shares my life,
And loving memories are not suffice,
I try so hard to smile within,
It seems impossible, without him.
To fill my heart with joy and glee,
I need my son, right here with me!
Our dreams, our future where stolen from us,
I'll never know why, it's all so unjust.
Since time cannot erase my love
For my son who now resides above,
I'll live my life with a heavy heart
Until that time we'll never part.
So morning dawn ascend so bright,
I'll do my best to *see* your light,
With hope and dreams for a better day,
I'll seek to understand as I kneel to pray....
"God, please love him as I do,
And may I also ask of you?
Tell him his mom worships him so,
She thinks of him always..I just want him to know.
Thank you God, I know you'll do right,
And thank you for the dawn so bright."
Margie DeCosmo
March 25, 2004
A siblings love is so very different,
the closeness is always there.
the person you grew up with,
the One you knew always cared.
You take for granted this kinder love,
the security that you have.
you are never ready to say good-bye,
you want them to always be there.
I miss you so much Bob
and nothing is the same.
The days seem never ending,
I wish this pain would go away.
Billie Jo Bosak
March 16, 2004
I'm sorry for the loss of a good friend and will truly miss him!!!
Debbie Trotter
March 15, 2004
Dear Cathy: Mike always talked about what a great mom you always were and how you kept the kids together despite everything. I want you to know that Mike and I thought,that despite your agonizing pain, you planned a beautiful and heartfelt farewell service for Bobby. Although your grief is shared with Mike, so are some wonderful memories of the beautiful children you had together. Bobby will forever be apart of all our lives and the lessons he has taught about love and peace. I pray for you as I do for Mike, that God somehow provides peace and comfort to sooth your anguish at this time.
Cathy Johnson
March 15, 2004
Dear, Margie, Cathy & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. And will pray, that the pain in your hearts, eases with each passing day. (Friend of Margie)
amy speece
March 13, 2004
hi kathy,i'm sorry about the lose of your son and my good friend bobbie.he will be missed.i wish i could have came home.i miss everyone so much.he may not be here in the flesh but he is still here watchen over all of us from heven.
Paula Mellon
March 13, 2004
Baby, I will always love you. You were my childhood sweetheart and the love of my life. I will always keep you in my heart until we meet again. My heart goes out to his family they will always be my family.
Holly Ryan
March 10, 2004
My brothers and sisters have lost our brother, nothing will ever replace the emptyness voiled that me and my family feel. God bless our family and friends for there support and kindness though this horrable time in our life. We love you Bobby. We will miss you everyday. With all our love your sisters and brothers.
Don Springer
March 9, 2004
To Bobby's family.....I have lost a son and my son Paul has lost his brother.....a day will never pass the we won't miss him....with all our love to his survivors....Don & Paul Springer
susan renson
March 9, 2004
cathy, nothing on earth can take away the pain of losing your baby. I hope there is a little comfort to know he's in the arms of your mom and dad who loved him dearly love susie
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