Robert N. Tancredi

Robert N. Tancredi obituary, Northeast Philadelphia, NJ

Robert N. Tancredi

Robert Tancredi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis C. Galzerano Funeral Home, Inc. - Philadelphia on Dec. 18, 2025.
Robert N. Tancredi of Northeast Philadelphia and Ventnor, NJ, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Janet (nee Makowski)

Bob worked for the PACO Line in NJ for 40 years as a Special Air brake Mechanic and received an award for inventing a special tool that assisted in replacing damaged train window glass in a safe way. Bob was also a talented Handyman and did much remodeling in both his homes as well the homes of his relatives. He was the life of the party, with a fantastic sense of humor and also played the guitar

He leaves behind his son Robert (Helen) a twin brother Thomas (Patricia) and a sister, Barbara Hausmann (late William) along with many loving nieces, nephews and relatives.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday, December 27th from 10 to 11am at the Galzerano Funeral Home, 9304 Old Bustleton Avenue, Phila PA 19115. His Funeral Service will begin at 11am. Interment will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

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December 27, 2025

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December 19, 2025

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December 18, 2025

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Loretta Tancredi

December 27, 2025

Sending prayers and condolences. So sad to hear this news! Cousin Loretta Tancredi.

David Monsen

December 19, 2025

I am happy to have worked with you in the valve room at PATCO for those many years before you retired. You will be missed by many. Rest in peace, your friend and coworker David.

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December 27, 2025

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December 18, 2025

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