Robert Martinelli
July 8, 1935 — December 15, 2013
Robert G. “Bob” Martinelli,78, of Darien passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15,2013 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford on July, 8, 1935, son of the late Wanda Perito Sciglimpaglia.
Bob was Manager of State Line Tire Company of Stamford for many years before his retirement and was a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1954. He served in the Army from 1955-1957 during Peacetime in Europe. He was a longtime avid fan of the NY Giants and Yankees. Bob will be remembered by his family and friends as a personable, upbeat, genuine and outgoing person who was committed to his family and loved by all.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Marian Ragonesi Martinelli of Darien, his loving children, Lori Bantle and her husband Bob of Cos Cob, Susan Whaley of R.I , Robert D. Martinelli of Darien and three grandchildren ,Morgan Whaley, Brooke and Kate Bantle.
Family and friends may call at The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. John’s RC Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com
Bob was Manager of State Line Tire Company of Stamford for many years before his retirement and was a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1954. He served in the Army from 1955-1957 during Peacetime in Europe. He was a longtime avid fan of the NY Giants and Yankees. Bob will be remembered by his family and friends as a personable, upbeat, genuine and outgoing person who was committed to his family and loved by all.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Marian Ragonesi Martinelli of Darien, his loving children, Lori Bantle and her husband Bob of Cos Cob, Susan Whaley of R.I , Robert D. Martinelli of Darien and three grandchildren ,Morgan Whaley, Brooke and Kate Bantle.
Family and friends may call at The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. John’s RC Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com
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