Robert Edward Barrett Sr.

Robert Edward Barrett Sr. obituary, Apollo, PA

Robert Edward Barrett Sr.

Robert Barrett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Saltsburg on May 7, 2025.
Robert E. Barrett, Sr., 84, of Loyalhanna Township, passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025 in Latrobe Hospital.
Born January 24, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, Robert was a son of the late James P. and Lena (Eyring) Barrett.
Robert served our country with the United States Army, and he worked as an Operating Engineer with Union Local #66.
Robert enjoyed being a loving husband and father.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Diane "Dee" Marie (Tomko) Barrett; son, Christopher Bennett; sister, Kathy; and brother, Jim.
Robert is survived by his sons, James "Jim" Barrett, Robert "Bob" Barrett, Jr., and William "Bill" (Kelly Coyle) Bennett; sister, Patricia (Donald) Daube; mother-in-law, Martha Tomko; sisters-in-law, Deb Kollet and Georgie Matice; grandchildren, Jim Barrett, Jr., Amya Barrett, and Joseph (Courtney) Bennett; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Bennett.
At Robert's request, all services are private and have been entrusted to the Curran Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 701 Salt Street, Saltsburg.
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