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Vineland - Robert C. "Bob" Gardella, Sr., 80, of Vineland, NJ passed away on Thursday morning August 27, 2020 at home where he had been under the care of family & hospice after a brief illness. Bob was born & raised in Vineland where he remained a lifelong city resident. He was the son of the late Gus & Erma Jean (Cheli) Gardella. He was also pre deceased by his wife of 43 yrs Geraldine "Gerry" (Rossi) Gardella who died in 2004 and his sister Barbara A. Hirleman and her husband Raymond.
Before retiring in 2001 with 25 yrs of service, Bob was employed as a butcher for Shop Rite Supermarket in Vineland. He was a graduate of Vineland High School Class of 1958. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy. Bob enjoyed visiting Atlantic City, playing the lottery, watching westerns and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his 2 sons; Robert Gardella, Jr. Mark Gardella & his wife Lisa, 4 Grandchildren; Karissa Hemberger & husband Christopher, Kristopher, Zackary & Joshua, Sister: Andrea Lugiano, Brother in-law; Eugene Rossi & his wife Gloria as well as several nieces & nephews
A private family funeral service was conducted with burial in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, Vineland, NJ. To e-mail condolences & or tributes, please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com
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Patricia Gray
September 8, 2020
Prayers out to family. So sorry to hear of your loved one passing. Worked with Bob, what a wonderful person. May you RIP.
Lisa (Shelton) Gvozdenovich
September 4, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Mr Gardellas passing. I remember his kindness and humor well. My condolences to the Gardella family.
Ronald Favretto
September 4, 2020
Andrea, Bob, Mark & Families,
Our deepest condolences. Bobby was a good man that we knew for many years. His loss is a reminder to keep family & friends close.
Ron & Jeanne Favretto
September 2, 2020
Edna and I are sorry to hear of cousin Bobby’s passing. We will always remember him having a bright smile and warm greeting whenever he entered a room. He was always ready to help anyone that asked.
Robert and Mark our deepest sympathies.
Bob and Edna Ambrose
Carol Pennington
September 2, 2020
Dear Bobby and kids, we are so sorry for your great loss! I will be remembering you all in my prayers. With much sympathy, Carol & Tom Pennington and Michael
Dean archetto
September 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rip big Bobby.
Patricia DIppolito
September 1, 2020
Our condolences to Robert, Mark and family.
Bob was the nicest person I ever known and worked with.
Patricia & Bruce DIppolito
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