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Robert Equi Obituary
Robert H. Equi, 89, of Reading, died January 13, 2014, in Mifflin Center.
He was the husband of Mary F. (Robertson) Equi.
Born in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of the late William D. and Anetta (Purcell) Equi.
He was a graduate of St Andrews High School, Roanoke, VA, and St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY in 1951.
Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during WWII in the South Pacific.
Robert was a sales representative for various furniture manufactures for over 40 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church. His faith was most important to him; at St. Margaret's he worked for the Legion of Mary and he evangelized his faith throughout his Reading community.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Mark H. Equi, Exton, and Elizabeth Anne (Liz) Equi, Reading; two siblings, Anetta McDaniel, Orlando, FL, and Francis Equi, Roanoke, VA, and one grandson, Mark W. Equi, Shillington.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's R.C. Church, 925 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Margaret's Church at the above address.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Equi
Marcia Laepple
January 17, 2014
We were so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. I always remember him fondly from my old neighborhood. Robert and Marcia (Yocom) Laepple
Diane Fipps
January 17, 2014
Mrs, Equi, Mark, Liz, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so blessed to have known Mr. Equi, what an angel he was... His love for his faith, family and friends... Always compasionate towards others... May you rest in peace.
Melody & Brian Kirk
January 16, 2014
Bob Was a special Person who taught us about faith and perseverance he will be truly missed He was asset to the Cursillo community and witness to many of us through his faith.
Michael Mescavage
January 16, 2014
May your loved one soar on Eagles wings for the Great Courage HE has shown,
Our Freedom which HE fought for and His love of country for which he gave.
The members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Michael J. Mescavage, Cmdr.
Dept. of Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Purple Heart
January 16, 2014
To the family of ROBERT EQUI I send my condolences. This is a difficult time in which you are in need of comfort that can only be found in the GOD of comfort. ISAIAH 61:1,2.
sincerely,
JC/123
Dee Kroger
January 15, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tom Reagan
January 15, 2014
Mark, Liz and Mary it is with sadness to hear of the passing of Robert. I always remember the times of being at your house and how nice your whole family had been to me. Kathie and I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
January 15, 2014
My sincere condolences on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time…Psalm 25:16,17
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