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Robert Pisacona - Class of 1950

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 29/Nov/2023
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  Robert G. Pisacona ("Uncle Bob") entered into rest on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Belle Reve Senior Living facility in Milford, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Quedo and Lena (Etri) Pisacona. Bob was born in Newburgh on March 1, 1932. He was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and was owner of Quedo and Bob's Auto Repair Shop for over 50 years. Upon retiring from his repair business, Bob purchased Secure Storage in Newburgh and operated that for nearly 15 years. Bob was a member of St. Francis Church in Newburgh, was a lifetime member of the Newburgh Elks for over 63 years, as well as a member of the American Legion in New Windsor and the Lions Club. He was an avid golfer, and went on many trips to Acapulco with his golfing buddies. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Lucy Smith. Bob and Lucy were very generous, and donated to numerous charitable organizations. Lucy predeceased him in November 2021. Bob was loved by everyone at Belle Reve. He was known as "Uncle Bob". He loved when he got his strawberry milkshakes. Bob is survived by his sister, Deloris Eckard Smith and husband Chris; two nephews, Logan and Casey; and Linda Rocco Reyle and Gail Rocco Hickey, who Uncle Bob thought of as his nieces.

         Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Monday, December 4 from 10 – 11 AM with a service at 11 AM. A private burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Newburgh ASPCA, 940 Little Britain Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550 or the Sacred Heart Food Bank, 145 Benkard Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550



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