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Robert Vuono Obituary
Age 63, of Mt. Lebanon, on Thurs., June 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Coleen (Gimera) Vuono, loving father of Erin Vuono and the late Gina Vuono. Proud Pap of Cecelia and Dominic, brother of Richard (Donna) Vuono, brother-in-law of Janet (Butch) Knight, uncle of Michael and John Vuono and Katie Knight. Rob was the Chief Executive Officer of Omega Federal Credit Union since 1989. He loved coaching football and was never happier than when sitting on the beach in Stone Harbor, NJ. Rob was known for his boisterous sense of humor and his many acts of kindness toward other people. Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome to celebrate Rob's life at 2630 West Liberty Ave. (Dormont), 412-531-4000 Tues. from 5-7pm. Inurnment private. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com
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Brendan Fitz
November 5, 2024
I echo the comment about the sausage. Uncut! It was old school and raw dog!
Nick Demas
November 3, 2024
Extra sausage at Dante´s was always in order. Great memories!
Tom Sprague
October 20, 2024
We enjoyed late nights in Bethel Park
Nick Salvo
August 10, 2024
He appreciated the chubby. Rest my friend.
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Frank Manz
July 28, 2024
We treasured the slurpies at 7 11 and laughed at our silly selves
Don Salvo
July 4, 2024
Chipped ham and smiley cookies were all we needed in those days. I wish we had them now.
Irec Tnhips
June 1, 2024
Dr. Jeff was tender. Always gracious even in dire times
Frank Leiornee
August 30, 2023
Jenni and I blushed at the chance to work with each other. The Clark Building was a factory for reaching our dreams! Route 51 and S Park were made for memories. Fun.
Drake
March 24, 2023
Great times at Iggle Video. Greentree Road was never the same!
Franklin
March 12, 2023
I wish we had more time with those we cherish. Pizza Outlet knew the value!
Teehb Ahgger
April 10, 2022
The back end was never the same! We knew it was over, but alas could we have? My friend.
M.I. Whette Mownd
March 18, 2022
Remember the laughs, tears, and hearty laughs! Oh the old Brits!
Grant
March 6, 2022
The silly laughs, a quick glance, a kind word, and a heart of gold. He affected us for the better. Good thoughts
Callie
February 20, 2022
I am confident he knew what made men better. He was a tough cookie, with a heart of gold.
Jackie
January 28, 2022
Karen and I always knew we were about and around love. He was patient and kind. I wish those who go forward take a lesson! Mt. Lebanon was a place that fostered all of it. Reach!
Dee
January 14, 2022
A giver of life. A giver of love! We are all better when we are our best! I know now.
Sarah
November 27, 2021
I would always appreciate it when he would tip the velvet.
Roger
November 19, 2021
Great times playing softball together. And even more than that, great times talking
Doug
October 16, 2021
I will always remember the time we spent at the lake.
February 28, 2010
Coleen,
I just spoke to Bruce Wright and he told me of the passing of your daughter and Rob - I do not have the words to express my sympathy. You and your family are always in my heart. So sorry.
Peggy Madison
Kissimmee, Florida
Mary Kay Madeira
June 28, 2009
Erin and Mrs V.,
I was so very sad to hear about Mr. V. I have such great memories of him. He was such a funny, fun-loving person who treated me like one of the family all those summers we would hang out at the Vuono house when we were home from college. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers this week.
June 25, 2009
Dear Vuono Families,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just learned of his passing tonight while visiting a friend. Needless to say I was shocked. I had the pleasure of being an assistant coach with Rob at South Fayette High School from about 1998 to 2004. Rob was always quick with a funny story or joke. He was so likeable --from other the coaches, to referees, and our players absolutely LOVED HIM SO MUCH. He brought them treats on game day, made everyone relaxed--when we needed it. He would make generous donations to our girls softball teams and boy's baseball teams even though he was not associated with those teams. He was a true leader by example. We all were lucky to have him in our lives. Rest In Peace Rob, you will be missed.
Former Assistant Coach Patrick M. McAndrew
Lisa and Dan Pisera
June 23, 2009
Dear Coleen and Erin,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Although it's been years since we've seen Rob, he is someone who we often speak of. He was part of our lives when we were just beginning our life together. Rob was someone who we both looked up to and admired. We will remember him with great affection.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Battilana
June 23, 2009
Dear Coleen
I can hardly believe that Bob, as i always knew him, could have passed. I remember too well his laughter and all the fun and trouble he could find. That was high school - time does fly! Please accept my sincere sympathy and feelings of loss at Bob's passing.
Sheila & Gil Brody
June 23, 2009
Dear Colleen, Gil and I were stunned to read about Rob's death. We extend our sympathies to you and Erin and our condolences on Gina's death. We didn't know about that sad event. Both of them were too young for the finality of death. We hope the future will hold happiness for you.
Barb and Lee Tosi
June 23, 2009
We cannot imagine the world without Rob. Dearest friend and Godfather to our son, he gave us a mountain of treasures to remember him by. Every holiday--even Columbus Day--he would call to wish us a Merry... or a Happy... and from this time on, we will be sad when the phone does not ring. We will keep him alive in our hearts.
Ross Feltz
June 23, 2009
Dear Coleen and Erin,
My heart aches for you over your loss. I so much enjoyed seeing Rob walk into the old Atria's. I knew the conversation would quickly turn more interesting and laughter would soon break out. Coleen, you and Rob are certainly two of the people Marie and I remember very fondly from our days in Mt. Lebanon.
Bill Mech
June 23, 2009
Dear Vuono family,
I had the distinct pleasure of serving on the OFCU Board for several years while Rob was at the helm. While our work did not always allow time to dwell on personal matters, I did spend enough with Rob to see how deeply he cared for his real family, as well as his extended family at OFCU. He left little doubt about which priorities received his heart and his passion.
May God bless you, and all those Rob has touched, during this difficult time.
June 23, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to Rob's friends and family. I have known Rob for 20 years and I had the privilege to sit and serve with him side by side on the PACUSU board. He was a a true credit union gem.
John P. Kebles
Wilkes-Barre,Pa.
Jim and Pam Emanuel
June 23, 2009
Coleen and Erin ==
Know that you are in our thoughts at this sad time. For the past few days, we've been telling each other Rob anecdotes, and I realize that in most of them, Rob is either laughing or crying - or both. But the tears were never out of sadness, but rather from the deep love he had for those near and dear to him. Just a few of our favorites memories of Rob: Coming down to our house the day Sarah got married with various supplies for the girls (of course, he was crying!) Seeing Pam and me at Bado's, coming in and kissing me on the mouth and, without saying a word, leaving (we couldn't go there again for months). Trying to tell the pickle joke without being interupted. Somehow catching up to us in the MS walk afterf dropping way behind. Getting out of a traffic ticket because of his love for capicola. And - the most "Robbish" of all - getting him to cry without saying a word (I pointed to Erin,
Sarah, and Mary Kaye, gave my best looking into the past look, and held my hand about three feet above the ground).
We love you, Rob, and Pam especially will miss not seeing you at Giant Eagle.
SG
June 23, 2009
Coleen and family,
I’m sorry to hear of Rob’s passing… and of Gina’s. I didn’t know.
My deepest sympathy. God bless you and your family.
John Chapman
June 23, 2009
Coleen:
I was saddened to read of your husband's passing. Although I haven't seen either you or Rob in several years, I remember him as being a gentleman. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
John, Tammy, Connor & Joey Chapman
Stu Samuels
June 22, 2009
My Friends,
Rob Vuono was never lost in a crowd. In fact, he had a warmth that would put all others at ease. No wonder so many came to know and love this wonderful man. Darlene and I were most fortunate to call Rob our friend. Thirty years can sail by so fast.
Losing Rob Vuono hurts like hell.
Kathy Linn
June 22, 2009
To Rob's family I send my condolences. Rob and I served on the PaCUSC board of directors and became friends even though he wasn't good at card playing. I left the board a few years back but always looked forward to meeting Rob at many meetings. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Kipp Stecher
June 22, 2009
Sorry to hear of Rob's passing. Although I didn't know him well I loved and "got" his humor. I will miss him.
Sharyn Glowatz
June 22, 2009
Dear Erin & Mrs Vuono-
It's hard to find the right words to reflect such a huge loss. Mr. Vuono was by far the funniest of any of my friend's Dads and I was a big fan. The last time I saw him was quite a few years ago when we all did the MS Walk in Pittsburgh, and he hosted us all afterward to tons of food and drink. He was very warm-hearted and kind. I know how much Erin loved and admired him and I could see why. My deepest sympathies and love to you both.
Dee Morrow
June 22, 2009
Coleen and Erin -
I knew Rob for such a short time, but I knew that he loved and was loved by his dear little Cecelia who was so happy when she was with her Pap. He was such a larger than life person and seemed to embrace everyone around him. My most enduring memory of Rob will be his joy when his daughter Erin gave him his granddaughter to love. God bless Rob, his Gina, and give strength in this difficult time to the family that loves him.
Tracy Giel
June 22, 2009
Erin,
I will remember fondly of the walks to the ice cream store with your dad and how he loved to play outside. Your dad and I had many talks on his front porch in regards to my mother who was dying at the time and of Gina, who is dearly missed. I know now that he is at peace and with Gina. The pain will slowly dull but never completely go away.
Sincerely
Tracy
Sarah Robbins
June 22, 2009
Coleen, so sorry to hear the sad news.
June 21, 2009
Coleen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!
Judy and Paul Meyer
June 21, 2009
Coleen,
We are extremely saddened by your loss and my high school friend. Bob will always be remembered for his comical ways and good heart. I will never forget him for who he was................Rik and Susan Pankiewicz
Beth Bauer
June 21, 2009
Coleen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rob. He was the best boss I've ever had, and I'm in shock that he has passed. Gina must have needed him, and God called him home.
Tom Welch
June 21, 2009
Dear Vuono Family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. I thank you for allowing Rob to share his time with youth at St. Bernard's and at South Fayette. He loved being with kids and was good to them both on the field and off. You are in my prayers.
Karen Hoyson
June 21, 2009
Dear Erin, Rich, Donna and Family.
Rob was one of the finest persons I have ever been privileged to know, albeit for far too short a time. He valued his friends, and his family foremost.
To say that Rob had a heart the size of Texas would be an understatement, and Rob would object, being that Texas is a red state. So instead I will say that Rob had a heart the size of blue California. Rob had his faults, as we all do, yet they were overshadowed by his tremendous capacity for love and generosity. He deserved happiness more than anyone, yet he was willing to sacrifice his own for the needs of others. Responsibility, duty and obligation were guiding principles. He would give of himself until he had nothing left to give. He was truly selfless.
With his infectious smile and laugh he certainly had a way to light up the room. He was always ready to hear a good joke (providing it wasn't too long) and he was always able to make one laugh, even at times when hadn't much to laugh about himself.
Knowing Rob made me a stronger person, a better person. Through him I learned much about myself, lessons I will carry throughout my life. I will always be grateful to him for that. As each day passes, as I mourn the loss of a wonderful friend, I will celebrate his life with fond remembrances and much laughter.
I will always have a vivid image of Rob sitting on his front porch, with a cup of coffee and a newspaper, a fan blowing, ESPN on the radio. He always enjoyed and never took for granted the little things in life. It's the little things we must remember. May his legacy of love continue on in all of us.
My deepest sympathies,
Betty Thurston
June 21, 2009
Coleen and Family, I saw in the paper that Rob had passed and I felt an immediate surge of sadness and then the many memories that I had of him. I met him at Cello's and when it was his turn to "fix" dinner he would come in, place his order for his contribution to the family meal. My sympathies go out to all that knew and loved him. Betty T
Denise Sivak
June 21, 2009
Coleen and family
I'm so sorry to hear about Bob...God's Perfect Peace be wtih you and Erin and your family..
Flo Dancs
Denise Dancs Sivak
Sarah Emanuel
June 21, 2009
Erin and Mrs V.--I'm still in shock and am at a loss for words. The Vuono and Emanuel clans have become so intertwined over the years, we feel as if we've lost a member of our own family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. V. was such a loveable guy...I'm sure that if there is a heaven, he's already busied himself by entertaining everyone. The pickle joke surely has been a hit. I could fill this page with the many fond memories I have of Mr V., as I'm sure he wouldn't want anyone shedding a tear for him, even though he was the first to cry at just about anything. Let me just leave with this....the day we found out about Rob's passing was the day we saw dolphins in the ocean. As the E's were reminising about Mr. V., my mom said that she will forever think that the two dolphins in perfect sync that day were Rob and Gina. It was a beautiful sentiment that put my heart at ease for a moment. This world has lost a larger than life man who was one of the kindest, most generous men I have ever had the pleasure to know. I wish you both peace as you get through this horrible time. May the warm memories that you have of Mr. V. help ease the pain.
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