Robert Brennan "Bob" D'Atri

Robert "Bob" Brennan D'Atri, 86, of Cumberland, MD passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 25, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was born November 26, 1938 in McKeesport, PA to the late Francisco "Frank" and Rita (Brennan) D'Atri. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Patrick D'Atri; a sister, Amelia Davis; a brother, John D'Atri; and many other beloved members of his extended family.
Bob attended Fort Hill High School and remained a diehard football fan for the rest of his life. Following school he worked deliveries for Goldsmit-Black and then at the Kelly Springfield Tire Co. assembling truck tires. In 1970 he and his wife Rosemary founded D'Atri Subs on Columbia St and the steak sub was born. He opened D'Atri Restaurant and D'Atri Bakery in LaVale during 1976. In 1998 he opened Fratelli Market and Deli, which later became Fratelli Restaurant. In 2000, he began Restaurant City Warehouse, restaurant equipment sales. Then in 2009 he opened Patrick's Pub, in memory of his son, and continued to work in the kitchen into his 80's. His hard work and dedication was the foundation of these successful business.
Bob's life was work but he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his friend and mother of his children, Rosemary D'Atri; children, Brent D'Atri and wife Susan, Suzette D'Atri, Deanna "Dee" D'Atri, Antoinette "Toni" Love and husband Scott, and Sean D'Atri and wife Breann; daughter-in-law, Kelly D'Atri; former son-in-law, Lawrence Cosner; beloved companion of many years, Bonnie Broadwater; his grandson who was a son to him, Seth D'Atri and his girlfriend Hope Beckward; grandchildren, Devon D'Atri, Justin D'Atri, Ashleigh Love, Lauren Spangler, Lindsay Burns, Cory Cosner, Courtney Love, Kelsey Metz, Jade D'Atri, Garrett D'Atri, Austin Bohn, Addison Moses, Carmen Staley, Brenna Taylor, Wyatt Love, Isiah Bohn, Max D'Atri, and Luca D'Atri; twenty three great-grandchildren and counting; his siblings, Mary Frances Puhalla, Camila "Sue" Welch, Rita "Nic" Cross (Butch), and Michael D'Atri (Suzanne); and his very large extended family including many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated.
Visitation will be will be Sunday, November 2nd from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland. A memorial service will immediately follow beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce McBride officiating.
The family requests memorial contributions are directed to Toys for Happiness Inc, https://www.toys4happiness.org/, 12604 Bedford Road, NE Cumberland, MD 21502.