 Roberto
S. “Rob” DiGregorio II, 39, of Grand Island, NY, left this world and
all who loved him on September 13, 2008, and has joined his father,
Robert, who predeceased him on March 18, 2000. Born in Niagara Falls, NY,
he moved to Las Vegas, NV with his family in 1976 and attended local
schools, returning to Niagara Falls, NY in 1991. Rob was currently
employed as a Sales Representative at Don Davis Pontiac-Honda-GMC in
Amherst, NY, and had previously worked at Steve Baldo Ford in Niagara
Falls, NY.Robert had a great zest for life and lived each day to the
fullest. He always had a smile on his face. He left an indelible mark on
everyone who knew him. Robert was an avid New York Yankees and Buffalo
Bills’ fan. He also enjoyed golf. Robert was very involved in his
daughter’s sports activities, volunteering as softball coach for her
team. Survivors include his daughter, Angela, who was the greatest love in
his life and every beat of his heart; his mother, Janet (Turco) DiGregorio
of Grand Island, NY; three brothers, Joseph DiGregorio, Marc (Christine)
DiGregorio, Anthony (Lani) DiGregorio, all of Las Vegas, NV; his maternal
grandmother, Sara (late Anthony) Turco of Niagara Falls, NY; his paternal
grandmother, Domenica (late Giovanni “John”) DiGregorio of Niagara
Falls, NY; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends
who will always hold a special place in their hearts for his gift of
making each and every one of them feel special. He is also survived by his
former wife, Michele DiGregorio. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3–8 PM
at the M.J.COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road,
Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Wednesday,
September 17th at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM
in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413
Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, with the Rev. Stewart Lindsay OSFS,
officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
American
Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049,
Syracuse, NY 13220.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette
for on-line guest register. |