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May 25, 2025
Robert,
I miss you so much. Larry and Cheryl have suffered with you leaving. I am humbled by the love they have for you and the love you have for them. Dad is proud of his son Bobby. I wish I had the magic "it" that makes you so loved.
Cheryl DiDonna
October 8, 2024
Time just passes us by it´s been 16 years already and I wear our lucky NY Giants hat even though they are not doing that great. You are missed every day
Cheryl DiDonna
October 8, 2023
19 years have passed you left us way too soon. I think about you everyday wondering what you would be doing. Life is short and as we age time leaves us. It´s football season again and the Giants suck again I miss you
Cheryl DiDonna
September 2, 2022
Happy Birthday Bobby! it´s been 13 years and you have missed out on so much. You died way to young. We miss you!
Lawrence Didonna
September 3, 2021
Well Bobby it ur birthday and i wish we could celebrate it together . I can honestly say that i try to stop time to endure the memories we had together and so many things come to mind im confident that ur looking down on me and my kids guiding me though this fight of life everyday its hard but somehow i deal with it Cheryl have become closer in the passing months which i think is a good thing it helps me feel im not alone all the time. The road to recovery of u being gone has been hard full of bumps and pot holes but were getting though it one day at a time well let me stop my ranting.... Happy Birthday my brother love u and miss u every single day!!! Till we meet again....Larry
Cheryl DiDonna
September 2, 2021
Happy Birthday! another year has passed and mom, aunt Liz and Uncle Frank have joined you. You are missed everyday
Lawrence Didonna
October 5, 2020
My brother i miss you more as each day passes another year has passed Anthony is now 24 yrs old and i am now 55 Anthony asked about u on his birthday i told him u were looking down on him celebrating with you he said he wanted you to have a piece of cake with him i told him u would. In your place as for me i just sat and remembered past years when we were together hanging out life has been hard without you it a fight every day but somehow i get through it and fight on....till we meet again my brother things will be as they were again.....Larry
Cheryl DiDonna
September 2, 2017
It's been 8 years already and so much has happened. Today is your 58th birthday I wish you were here to celebrate. Another football season opening again in Dallas..ugh. I'll need to wear our lucky hat we need a win on opening day. Have a great birthday :) Miss you
Lawrence DiDonna
September 3, 2016
Another year passes without your presence but I celebrated your birthday on the 2nd of September like we always did so here's to you my brother Happy Birthday I miss you terribly everyday you will remain in my heart always !!!! Larry
Cheryl
September 2, 2016
Happy Birthday....another year, and the start of a new football season. Hopefully we will have a strong year. Time goes by so fast you would have been 57 today. Miss you everyday :)
July 30, 2016
I don't know where this year has gone, but a day does not pass that I'm not thinking about you. I'm hoping in the next few weeks I will be back to visit you, dad, grandma and grandpa. See you soon......
Cheryl Shapiro
October 8, 2015
Well it's been 6 years already I don't know where the time has gone. Another football season started and were off to a slow start...Watched opening game in Dallas and Eli gave the game away that was painful. Next game I see live will be at MetLife stadium. Miss you....
Cheryl Shapiro
September 2, 2015
Happy Birthday...I'm not sure where all these years have gone, but it seems like yesterday. It's football season already and I'll be in Dallas watching the first game of your favorite team...go Giants. Not sure how the team looks this year but I'm excited to go and watch them. The Mets are up 6 games in first place but I know you are a Yankee fan. I'll be wearing your lucky hat in Dallas wish you could be there.
September 7, 2014
My dear brother my friend my life has not been the same without you I miss you so much I think about you everyday I starting to take the slide downhill ive been very sick my doc say my life is deminishing fast but im tring to hold on for the kids but it gets harder and harder as each day passes but I fight thats all I can do I miss you so much and wish everyday that you were here Happy Birthday I love you and miss you...Larry
Cheryl
September 4, 2014
Another football season starts tonight, another birthday has passed and another year you're gone. You have missed so much in the past 5 years, Mandy got married in April and graduated from college in May. We think about you everyday....miss you
May 15, 2013
It's another year and football season is starting soon...as always I will wear my lucky hat with you.
Cheryl Shapiro
October 22, 2012
Well half the season is over and we are off to a good start 5-2. Not so good for your Yankees they lost in the playoffs. Mom and I came to visit you in September and we still can not believe you are gone. 3 years have passed already and some days it seems like yesterday. Keep your lucky hat close and we may have another good year! Game on brother :)
February 5, 2012
Victory again and how sweet it was. I wish you were here to enjoy it. I knew they could beat New England because they were the better team. It was an exciting game right down to the last few seconds as it should be in a Superbowl. This victory was for you...miss you
January 28, 2012
Well we made it again it's a repeat of 2007. Were off to the Superbowl in Indianapolis to plan New England and to win again. It's our year they deserve it!!!
January 18, 2012
Well I thought you should know the G-Men are playing to win!!! One more game in San Francisco and were off to the Super bowl... It's the lucky hats!!
January 10, 2012
Here we are again another playoff game. We beat the Cowboys and the Falcons and now were going to Packer country. If they play game on they should win!!
December 27, 2011
Another year is almost over and not much has changed. We are down to the final game for the playoffs and of course against the Cowboys.. I know we have the better team i just hope the better team shows up to play. It was a sad day for the Jets last week as the Giants made them look bad. The win also eliminated the Eagles from the playoffs...Yeah. I'll let you know how how things turn out...
November 25, 2011
Well my brother Thanksgiving has come and gone it was pretty good but my thoughts were not here they were with you and dad and grandma & grandpa I miss you all very much and I always wiil have you in my thoughts everyday till we meet again.....Love Larry
Bernard Ryan
November 24, 2011
As we all know you walk with Jesus and one day if I'm good enough we will walk together.
Cheryl
October 9, 2011
Two years have passed and I still feel overwhelmed that you are gone... Today is Sunday and our New York Giants are in first place in the division. We play Seattle today and hopefully we will have another win.. I'll be wearing our lucky hats and thinking of you. I miss you everyday!
Mandy
October 8, 2011
Today marks two years since you have been gone. I still think of you often and miss you very much. I love you
September 3, 2011
My Dearest Brother,
It was your birthday yesterday I was up at 5am having coffee and i wished you a happy birthday in my thoughts I hope you heard me. I went to do some work yesterday and when I got home I went to get a bottle of Andre Cold Duck your favorite and celebrated your birthday like we always did but I didn't get the magnum like usual there would be no way i could drink all that. Anyway I celebrated with you like we always used to do every year I hope you enbelished the fact that I didn't forget.Love Always your loving brother Larry and yes you are terribly missed.In a foot note I want you to know that the Bucceneers are going all the way this year brother I can feel it....LOL
Cheryl Shapiro
September 2, 2011
Hi Bobby,
I want to wish you a Happy Birthday today! It's football season again and I'm not sure how the Giants look this year they have a tough schedule. They open up against Washington at Washington. I'll keep you updated as the season progresses. Mandy made the Deans list she is finally serious about school. Yeah! I miss you :)
August 12, 2011
My Dearest Brother,
Just wanted to drop in to say hello and i want you to know that you are in my thoughts each and everyday I miss you so much I just wish that you were here Love you always your brother Larry
April 27, 2011
Hi Uncle Bobby,
I just wanted you to know that I think about you often. I spent some time talking about your recently and I just want to thank you for always looking out for me. I am starting school in a few weeks. I am finishing my degree this time. Wish me luck. I love and miss you very much. - Love Mandy
April 15, 2011
My Dearest Brother,your nephew Anthony finally has gotten his new wheelchair he is so happy now he speaks of you often and he says he misses you. Your niece Kelsey has turned 4 shes growing up fast and gaining her independence more and more everyday but shes turning out to be a good little girl as long as shes gets "her own way"lol....Kiersten is doing very well in school, and yes starting the teen grind with her now here comes more grey hair just what i need..As for me Im not doing well my health is wearing me down as each day passes i grow more sick everyday doctor says i need to take it easy but you know me i wont listen i just keep pushing and see where it takes me... I bought a 88 Lincoln Town Car like Dads was Its gorgeous I know you would like it only has 53,000 it sat in a garage for 10 years we'll ride in it together
soon cause im taking it with me brother..trust me on that one well i guess its time to go ill talk with you in my dreams love you and miss you,send Dad,Grandma & Grandpa my love...Your little brother Larry
Cheryl Shapiro
April 14, 2011
Hey Bobby...It's Mandy's birthday tomorrow and I'm taking her to see Lady Gaga in Orlando. I don't know where the time has gone but she is 24 years old already. I know we will have a good time and we will be thinking about you :) we miss you
Lorraine Fricke
January 20, 2011
My Dearest Son:
It's been 15 months since you went home to our good Lord. I know you are no longer suffering and are happy living in Heaven. I know Nana must be happy to see you.
We were separated for many years, but when we reunited we caught up on many of those years. I loved our talks especially clearing up some misunderstandings that occurred many years ago. I miss your calls and your visits. There wasn't a day that went by that I did not think about you and love you all the days of your life. I was deeply saddened by your untimely death. You will always be in my heart and prayers.
I'm visiting with Cheryl, Jeff and all of the Chihuahuas this week. We met with Mandy today for lunch which was very nice for all of us. You are sorely missed by your loving sister and your niece Mandy and they said hello. We want you to know the NY Giants did not make the playoffs this year so root for the Jets.
(Fear not the lord is with you) ISA. 41
Love and miss you with all my heart...Mom
December 12, 2010
DEAREST BROTHER,ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED AND WE FALL UPON ANOTHER HOLIDAY THINGS ARE NOT THE SAME I MISS YOUR VOICE AND HAVING YOU HERE I MISS DAD GRANDMA AND GRANDPA THERE IS A DARK EMPTY VOID IN MY LIFE THAT IS LOST I THINK ABOUT ALL OF YOU EVERYDAY AND MY HEART HANGS HEAVY I TRY TO MOVE ON BUT THE BATTLE GET HARDER EACH TIME I MISS YOU TERRIBLY AN WISH YOU WERE HERE..LOVE YOUR LITTLE BROTHER LARRY
September 2, 2010
For your birthday a candle that will burn for eternity
September 2, 2010
Happy Birthday! Bobby another year has gone by so fast. Next week starts football season and I'll be cheering on our New York Giants :) I would love to see them make it to the Superbowl and play in Dallas that would be great. I miss you very much...
May 20, 2010
I think about you all the time...
Uncle Bobby 2007
April 11, 2010
Uncle Bobby 2007
April 11, 2010
Amanda Fricke
April 11, 2010
I miss you
Mandy Fricke
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Uncle Bobby! I love you and miss you so much. <3 always your niece, Mandy
Lawrence DiDonna
December 21, 2009
To my dear brother Bob,Its almost Christmas and my thoughts and prayers are with you I miss you and I pray that you are at peace with yourself and I hope you are together with Dad,Grandma & Grandpa watching over us.Through my thoughts I wish you all a Merry Christmas through Gods grace and know that I miss you deeply and one day we will all be together again
Love Always & Forever Larry
Mandy Fricke
December 8, 2009
Uncle Bobby - It has been 2 months today, and I still think about you every day watching down over me. I just wanted to tell you I miss you.
Love Mandy
Mandy Fricke
November 16, 2009
Uncle Bob ~ I was just thinking about you. I got a B in my last class. I know you would be proud! I get to go on a cruise with Nanny and Poppy, and I'm really excited. I cannot believe you have now been gone for almost a month and a half. I still miss you every single day.
If tears could build a stairwell
and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken,
no time to say good-bye...
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
and secret tears still flow,
What it means to lose you
no one will ever know.
I love you - Mandy
LAWRENCE DIDONNA
November 11, 2009
MY DEAREST BROTHER IT HAS BEEN FIVE WEEKS AND MY HEART STILL REMAINS EMPTY MY INSIDES ARE CRUSHED BUT IM TRYING TO CARRY ON WITH MY LIFE AND ITS RESPONSIBILITIES ITS A HARD ROAD IM TRAVELING BUT I KNOW YOU,DAD,GRANDMA&GRANDPA ARE WATCHING OVER ME THAT GIVES ME SOME RELIEF BUT IT WILL NEVER HEAL THE WOUNDS I MISS YOU DEAR BROTHER AND YOU DO HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART ALWAYS.LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LITTLE BROTHER LARRY
Cheryl Shapiro
November 5, 2009
Bobby,
Today is 4 weeks and it's not any easier. I have good news and bad news. First the good news your Yankees have won the World Series in game 6 the score was 7-4. The bad news is the NY Giants have lost 3 in a row and have dropped to 3rd place in the division. Eli has not been playing well for the past 3 weeks. Hopefully they will turn things around and start playing like they did the first 5 games. I'll keep you posted. As always I'm thinking about you...miss you...love Cheryl
Michael and Kimberly Van Jelgerhuis
October 21, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rick Bruno
October 20, 2009
First, I'd like to extend my sincere sympathy to Bob's entire family. May God ease your pain. To my regret, I was out of the country when Bob passed and missed his service as well.
I'd intially met Bob when he owned "Crazy Bob's." A few years later, I started a DJ business and Bob answered my ad for a sound-man. From that time on, I'd spent a lot of time with Bob, Janice and (later on) Branden. I'd met him at a unique time in my life and he played a unique role. With my 3 older brothers now busy in their married lives and my best friend away in the Marines, there was a huge void in my life. Bob instantly filled that void. From the beginning, he was more than a business partner. He quickly became a best friend, a confidant and a mentor. Like most when you are 19, you know everything. At least I thought so...until I met Bob. He helped guide me, not only in business, but in my personal life as well. He did so with a sharp wit, a mischevious smile, a dose of reality and a much appreciated truthfulness.
When I read about his passing, I sobbed like a child, as I was filled with overwhelming sadness, the difficult realization of one's own mortality and regret. After nearly 6 years of an amazing friendship, I lost contact with Bob. As too often happens, lives go separate way. Bob was in a chapter where was facing his own challenges and I was on the move. I married, left NY and moved to Florida. Bob and I would talk every now and then, but those times lessened. Phone numbers change, Christmas cards are returned to sender and you simply lose touch.
Several years ago, divorced and facing my own life's challenges, I returned home to NY. When life altering changes occur, I believe you reassess what is really important. I did and tried frequently to reconnect with Bob. As Bob was never one for the spotlight, I'm sure it would be to no one's surprise that I met with dead end after dead end. I remarried, had two children and life became busier than ever. I should have tried harder because I never reconnected with Bob. I know that if I had, we would have talked as though we'd seen each other the day before. That's how Bob was and that's how our friendship was.
Bob, I missed a decade of our friendship and I regret it immensely. You guided me through ups and downs in my life. I wish I could have done more for you - especially as you fought your final battle. You were and always will be my friend, my partner and my mentor. I learned so much from you - about life, patience, honor, pride, dignity and commitment. I want you and everyone to know that, while tremendously saddened, I began to laugh through the tears. I began to remember that what we did more than anything was laugh! I remembered many days at your kitchen table, in your driveway, in your van on the way to the hundreds of gigs, at Ed's Hot Dog House...no matter where or when, we laughed! And laughed and laughed! I'm sorry I lost contact, I'm sorry I wasn't there for you enough and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. But I know we'll have the chance to laugh again, partner. Until then, may God keep you in his grace.
Rosalie & Joan
October 18, 2009
Dear Lorraine, Cheryl & Mandy
Our deepest Sympathy,Please let us know if there is anything we can do, to help at this time. Our thoughts. prayers and love are always with you.
Bobby
October 17, 2009
Cheryl DiDonna-Shapiro
October 16, 2009
My Dear Brother Bobby,
In tears we saw you sinking,
We watched you fade away,
Our hearts were almost broken,
You fought so hard to stay,
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peacefully free from pain,
We could not wish you back,
To suffer that again. You will always be in our hearts...I love you and miss you... Cheryl
Rick & Connie Wininger
October 12, 2009
My sympathies to your family Cheryl. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need a hear I'm just a phone call away. You and Mandy and your entire family are in our prayers.
October 12, 2009
LORRAINE AND (ROBERT)
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU BOTH!
IT IS WITH HIM THAT WE TRUST.
WITH DEEPEST LOVE FOR YOU BOTH.
KARLA BURNS
Mandy Fricke
October 12, 2009
Uncle Bobby,
Yesterday was one of the hardest things I have been through; saying goodbye to you. You looked so peaceful. I am sorry that I can't be there today, but just know that I am thinking about you. I hope you like the kitty I gave you and the letter that I wrote to you. I meant every word. Please look down on Nanny, Mom, and I and know that you will always be in our hearts. I promise I will do my best to make you proud of me and also take care of them. I love you.
- Mandy
Sandra, David Bray
October 12, 2009
To the Didonna family our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you
Warren Butrico
October 12, 2009
To The Didonna Family
I would like extend my deepest sympathy to the Didonna family for your tragic and early loss.
I only knew Bobby for a short time, but
he was great guy, and fun to be around.
As saddened as I am by his passing, I am glad he is no longer suffering.
I hope you all will be able to get past the pain of his loss soon, and enjoy all the wonderful memories that you have shared with him.
God bless you all.
Terralee Silvernail
October 12, 2009
bobby,
You were my inspration,my best friend and my hart. I know that I will see you again someday!!I know we will be great friends again! You will alway have a big place in my heart and mind. I will never for get all that you were to me! I wish I could have been there for you as much as you were there for me!the world is missing a great man and one of a kind!! I love you and miss you so much Terra
Jim & Cathy Colfer
October 11, 2009
To the Didonna family our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. We were saddened by the news of Bobs passing. Our son from Albany called and told us. Bob was a very special person and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. To Branden we know your Dad loved you very much and only wanted the best for you in life.
Avis & Cheryl Coleman- Bell
October 11, 2009
To My Dear Friend Cheryl: I was so very sorry to read about the loss of your dear brother Bobby. I know the last time we talked, you were so worried about not being able to get home right then, to see him and to help him. For you to love him so, I know he was a wonderful man and a even better brother. I wish I had had the chance to meet him, and make him laugh telling him funny stories of our friendship.... from Indiana to Florida! I miss you being here now, in your time of loss Cheryl. Just know that Avis and I love you and Jeff, and will be praying for you and your entire family... to grieve for a son and borther lost, but to heal in love and peace! Just remember... Bobby is no longer suffering or in pain; to be "absent in the flesh, is to be present with the Lord"! God Bless All of You.
Janice DiDonna
October 11, 2009
Thank you Bobby for being a wonderful father to our son Branden. You have always been there for him, raising him up to be a good man. It speaks to your character that your honesty, integrity, and kindness have been instilled in him. He learned devotion from you. It is because you were devoted to him as he grew, that he was then devoted to you. I am very proud of him that he chose to give up his own life to sit by your side to help you through the trying times for this past year. He is, of course, distraught that you left this world to be with your beloved father and grandmother all too soon. But he understands that you not longer desired to endure the suffering. He and I hold the precious memories of what once was, and believe that someday we will see you again. With an aching heart I say so long for now, and again, thank you.
Bob & Paula Lowry
October 11, 2009
Though we were so far away our prayers and thoughts for the family and especially Bobby never ceased. We prayed Bobby would be healed. Even though God didn't heal him physically as we had prayed,God did ultimately heal him for the Scriptures firmly declare to those who know Jesus Christ personally, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." May the memories of Bobby give your heart comfort and may the Lord Jesus grant you his peace and abiding strength as you go though this difficult time.
LAWRENCE J. DIDONNA
October 11, 2009
FOR MY DEAREST BROTHER AND OUR GREATEST UNCLE,BOBBY(BEAR)YOU ARE MY BROTHER AS WELL AS MY BEST FRIEND THAT NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE AWAY WE SPENT MANY YEARS AT EACH OTHERS SIDE YOU GUIDED ME THROUGH
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN MY LIFE.
WE HAD OUR GOOD TIMES AS WELL AS THE BAD BUT WE HAD TIME I WILL NEVER FORGET
WE LAUGHED TOGETHER WE CRIED TOGETHER
YOU ARE MY HERO,MY PROTECTOR,MY BEST FRIEND.THE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART AND SOUL TILL THE END OF MY DAYS.MY THOUGHTS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU AND I KNOW YOU WILL WATCH OVER ME
ALWAYS LIKE YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE.I LOVE YOU AND ALWAYS WILL AND ILL SEE YOU SOON.. YOUR LITTLE BROTHER LARRY
UNCLE BOBBY, WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS CHERISH YOUR MEMORY THROUGHOUT
OUR LIVES. YOU CARE ABOUT US, YOU LOVE US AND WE WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT AND REMEMBER THAT YOU TREATED US WITH CARE
AND ALWAYS TRIED TO HELP WITH OUR GROWING PAINS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED
BY ALL OF US NOW AND FOREVER...
RICLYN,ANTHONY,KIERSTEN,KELSEY
BOB, YOU ARE A GOOD MAN AND YOU TREATED OUR KIDS WITH LOVE AND DEVOTION YOU WILL BE MISSED TERRIBLY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR LIVES AND NEVER FORGOTTEN WITH ALL MY LOVE ....KELLY CASEY
Jayne Guidry
October 11, 2009
My sympathies go out to the family. I can not imagine a loss of a brother.
Mandy Fricke
October 10, 2009
Uncle Bobby,
I love & miss you so much. I hope that you are happy in paradise. I saw your kitties today and gave them lots of love. They all miss you very much. May you rest in peace and I will see you again someday. Love you always! - Your Niece, Mandy
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