Robert Giunta

Robert D. Giunta, 34, of Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 8:33 p.m. at home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Somerville, New Jersey, on February 28th, 1983. He was a member of Saint John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church in Shillington and was a 2001 graduate of Hudson High School in Hudson, Ohio.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University in Erie, Pa., in 2004 and worked as a Technical Sales Engineer.

In addition to his wife Cassandra "Cassie," Robert is survived by his children, Robert A. "Robbie" Giunta and Emmamae C. Giunta, both at home. He is also survived by his parents Robert P. Giunta, Eileen (McCarthy) Giunta of Hudson, Ohio, brother Michael Giunta, of Saratoga Springs, New York and his sister Jennifer Mae Giunta of Alexandria, Virginia.

Robert was a devoted husband, father, son and friend. His infectious smile would brighten up the darkest of spaces. His soul was kind and he made many friends over the years.

He loved to travel from a young age and that love took him to many places with his family, from living in the states to England for 3 years, where he and his family traveled to many places abroad. He shared a love for sports as a goalie for Hudson High School, Ohio All State, and Hofstra University lacrosse teams. He also traveled across the country playing paintball from coast to coast with the semi-pro team Punishers. He was a very passionate WW1 Canadian reenactor with the PPCLI, WW2 U.S. reenactor with a unit he started, the 4th ID Combat Engineer battalion, historian and award winner for his military vehicle restorations.

Hearing the stories of many veterans inspired him to portray the best possible recreation of their images from the war. A friend said it best when he told Rob, "You have had a short life but it is a life well lived."

Funeral Procession will depart Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church, Kerrick & Mitti Roads, Shillington at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Richard H. Clement, Celebrant. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home, Friday, August 25, 2017, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:15-9:15 a.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, PO Box 759329, Baltimore, Maryland 21275-9329 in memory of Mr. Robert D. Giunta. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.