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ROBERT T. "BOBBY D" DONATELLI
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ROBERT T. "BOBBY D"
Age 81, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Alice Mae (Hytla); wonderful father of Robert (Cindy) Donatelli, Linda (Doug) Hupe, Tina (Ron) Skiba, and Angela (Anthony) Scolieri; grandfather of Douglas, Ashley, Brian, Natalie, Joshua, and Christina; great-grandfather of Noah; brother of Thomas, Sam, Richard and the late Frank Donatelli. Bob was a Korean War Army veteran, and proud owner of Rosedale Water Company and Tyler Mountain Water Company. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. In lieu of flowers, contributions acknowledged to St. Joseph School, 825 2nd Street, Verona, PA 15147. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Wednesday 6-8 and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday at 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Verona 11:00 a.m.
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Bill Conway
October 19, 2014
I met Bob when I put in a pool for him in the early 80's. He immediately became my favorite customer. A great guy with a great family. My sincere condolences to his family.Rest In Peace Bob. It was an honor to have known you.
October 3, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Donatelli Family.
Scott & Zelia Krusey
Jerry & Jaye Raffaele
October 3, 2014
Rest in Peace Bobby and may The Lord comfort the Donatelli family especially on this most difficult day.
Bernie & Mary Scialabba
October 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Donatelli family My wife and I were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We have many happy memories of you all dating back to 70's and the Rosedale Beach Club. I was fortunate to play volleyball with Booby at Rosedale, St. Joe's and J. Silipo's traveling team and we even won a tournament and trophy that we gave to Haupstadt's who sponsored us. I'll never forget when my wife had a surprise BD for me and invited several couples and when I answered the door Bobby said Happy Birthday while putting a whip cream pie in my face to greet the rest of the couples. Ah, those were the days. God bless him and may he rest in the peace he truly deserves. God bless you all and keep happy memories of him in your hearts where he will live forever.
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Geraldine (Jaye) Raffaele
October 1, 2014
Debbie & Frank Bagnato
October 1, 2014
Dear Donatelli Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We know what a devoted and close family you were and we hope you find solace in the many happy memories you shared. Your dad was our first landlord as newlyweds 41 years ago, and we knew each of you as children. He was a devoted and hardworking father. God gave him the great satisfaction of seeing each of you grow and have your own families. We are sure this was a great joy and comfort to him. God Bless you all with peace in remembering him. With sympathy,
October 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Donatelli family
Many great memories growing up with the Donatellis in the old neighborhood
Thoughts and prayers, Andy Sebastian
Bernita Sgambati
September 30, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss and that I won't be able to see you guys and say good bye to one of my favorite people. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Bernita
Teresa Sobotor
September 30, 2014
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us everyday
unseen, Unheard, but always near
Still Loved, Still missed and forever in our hearts. Mr D was a wonderful person
My deepest Sympathy, Teresa Sobotor
September 30, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your father. May you and your family look to GOD for comfort. And just know that God makes no mistakes.
Anita
lori kutch-luciano
September 30, 2014
One amazing father of an amazing, kind and generous family. Thank you for always making me feel like I was part of the family (even though I wasn't Italian)... you never discriminated with your kindness. You will be missed, but have left such an impact on so many people's lives. Say 'hi" to Alice. xoxo
Jerry Cefola
September 30, 2014
Bobby and I go back a long way. We used to play with his lead soldiers in his parents backyard on Murtland Avenue in Homewood.
We were about 8 years old then (74 years ago).
Bobby was a great person... as generous as they come.
I am so glad that God chose us to share this long friendship.
Our deepest sympathy to the Donatelli Family.
Erin Vecchio
September 30, 2014
To the Donatelli family,
Your dad was a "Wonderful" man! Always had a smile all his face.And he was so proud of his family! He will surely be missed.But now he can be with his love of his life! May you rest in peace, until I see you again.....
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