Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell, Sr.
February 12, 1943 - June 7, 2020
Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell, Sr., age 77, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Born in Pittston, PA on February 12, 1943, he was a son of the late William H. and Rosemary (Hanahoe) Mitchell II. Bob was retired from Shoprite where he worked for many years. When his boys were younger, he loved coaching football and baseball. Bob was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosemary, William, Martin and Matthew; and son, Brian. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara; brothers, Patrick, Michael and Thomas; and his oldest son, Robert, Jr. (Carla). He was a doting grandfather to Carly, and he was a well-loved uncle and cousin to many others.
All services will be held privately and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
TAMMY MITCHELL
Uncle Bob, you were supposed to be around forever. The void you are leaving will never be filled. Always loved and forever missed. May Aunt Barb, Bobby, and the rest of our family have peace and find joy in your memory.
Michael Mitchell
Will miss you always brother 💔🙏 R.I.P
Dee Mitchell
My awesome brother-in-law, you will be missed so much. Be at peace and with those who have gone before you. Until we meet again, just know how much you are loved.
Jeff & Ria Heft
All our love and prayers Bob & Carla and family! Xoxo xoxo
Marty Mitchell
R.I.P. Uncle Bob. You will be missed dearly. The heavens just got another upgrade. We love you.
PJ Turner
May God rest your soul, as you have given peace and love through the lives of your family and friends.
Lorraine Walsh Dobson
So sorry to hear about Bob
We went to school together
He was full of the devil and always had a smile
We are all getting older and this is life
His was a tragedy and God has a plan for all of us
God Bless
Lorraine Walsh Dobson
Sunset Beach NC
Jackie Good
Bob and Carla – sending my most sincere sympathies to you and yours. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Stuccio Grabo
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband. I’m a classmate of Bob‘s and remember him as a fun loving man. Enjoyed our times together at our class reunion’s; he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving family. May Bob rest in peace in the loving arms of our dear Lord.
Theresa Stuccio Grabo
Helene Hirschler Williams
Dear Barb, Patrick, Michael, Thomas, Robert, Jr., and Brian,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Bob. I will be making a donation to St, Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Bob’s memory. If there is anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to call on me.
With much love and sadness, Helene
Kate Campo
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind always be at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face and rain fall softly upon your tread. Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. RIP cousin.
Mary Chervenyak
I am so sorry to hear Bob had passed. I have so many wonderful memories of staying at the Mitchell’s. I use to wish they were my brothers. I loved Rosemary like my own Mother. Bob was a good kid right from the beginning, he became a wonderful man,loved by so many. Bob will be missed by many. My love and prayers for Barb and all the family. RIP Bob.
David Murphy
God bless you Bob
May the lord comfort your family with your passing😇
Debbie Campbell
R.I.P. So sorry for your loss. Prayers the family.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Teri DiDonato
I will always miss your odd way of whistling, the silly noises you’d make with your mouth when we were younger. I will miss you forever 💔
Toby & Andrea Eckman
So very sorry for the Mitchell family’s loss of a wonderful man. Our hearts go out to you all.
Ida pace
Bobby we may not have seen each other many times throughout our lives but Mom, Maryann Reedy spoke of you often and with great fondness of days passed. May you rest peacefully in the company of our family that has passed and of our Lord ❤️ Cousin~Ida Pace
Thomas J Reddington
condolences to the family , you are in our prayers
Shelagh thomas
Love you Bob. You will be missed. You always had a smile and a kind word. You made the world a better place ❤️
Sheree Sciavicco
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Mitchell family. So sorry for your loss. I have always remembered him very fondly. <3
Jeanne Isenegger
Bob was a very kind and gentle man. Always a gentleman, he possessed a sense of humor and enjoyed life to the fullest. Bob will be truly missed.
Dotti Murray
Barbara, Bobby,Carla,&Carly, I don’t even know where to start. When Bobby called the memories that flooded back were great and hard at the same time. Your Entire family has been in my life since I can remember. It’s so hard to believe, Bob was so young. He’s at peace, not In Pain
anymore and reunited with family especially Bry. I love all of you and you have my prayers at this very hard time. Barb, you are a rock and I love you. See you soon.
BOB JENKINS
My condolences to the Mitchell family. Bob was a happy go-lucky individual in school. He will be missed by a lot of students of 1960.
BOB JENKINS
My condolences to the Mitchll family! He was a happy go lucky friend since high school! He will be missed by many friends!
Donna and Dave Franciamone
Carla and Bob, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. You all must be reeling with the suddenness of losing someone so treasured. I hope your hearts heal soon, and that you find comfort in one another. We love you and keep you in our thoughts
Jane and Tom Wright
I’m so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful person. I will miss cutting his hair. My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️
Lisa Hay
Sorry to hear of Mr.Mitchell passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Lisa and Bob Hay
Lynn Wertman
So sorry for all of your loss. Prayers for all of you
Dave and Brenda and family
Uncle Bob, You will e remembered for that great smile and kindness. Your smile was infectious to everyone who new you and you will be missed. Our whole family loves you and will always have nothing but fond memories of the times we spent together. You have left this world but have left a legacy behind. Love.Dave, Brenda and family
John Anderson
So sad to hear of your loss. You guys were like two peas in old! Can not imagine what you are going through 😔!
That goes for the rest of the family 🙏🙏. RIP Bob!
Ruth Gibson
So sorry for your loss may god be with you and your family
Debbie Hollyday
Barbara , My sincerest condolences to you and the entire family and friends. Although I didn’t know him well he seemed like a gentle soul . I’m certain he will be missed immensely.
Janet Grebe
So sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you. May he Rest In Peace.
Becky
So sorry Barbara, for your loss Prayers for you and your family. 🙏
Bob Burns
One of that Nafus street gang! My life long friend and classmate and I was lucky enough to give him a long hug at the last PHS ’60 reunion in August. ( I wasn’t feeling well that day and left the reunion abruptly much to my regret now.)
I have great memories of my older brothers, Tommy and Jackie and I being invited into the loving Mitchell family home. At one time my parents made a deal with Mr. Mitchell to cut the Burns brothers hair for the summer. Nothing fancy, just what we used to call “baldy sours” because it was as close to being bald headed as possible. Mr. Mitchell really went to town on our heads and after all the hair was on the floor, he would vigorously rub our heads to make sure no hairs had survived the onslaught. We were good, haircut wise, for the rest of the summer. Loved it.
So long ago, so many good memories. Getting older sucks!
R.I.P. Bobby.
Tom montgomery
Miss Barbara….So very sorry for your loss…….Tom
Randy nickle
A great man has been called home. He will be missed by so many , rest easy Bob
Joyce Wilson
Barb, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. My loving thoughts are with you.
Lorraine Kobold
Barb – may Bob’s winning smile and your special memories together keep him with u always. God’s peace be with u and your family Lorraine and Kirrk Kobold.
Roger W Lewis
Barbara: Deepest sympathy for you and your family, for the loss of your husband, Bob.
Sharon Russell
Barbara and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Bob. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. He was a good friend to Jim when they worked together at Shop Rite. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
God Bless
Sharon Russell