Obituary of Robert F Vassallo

Robert F. Vassallo, aka "Gomer" 61 of Buena Boro, NJ, passed away Tuesday evening at the SJ Regional Medical Center, after a 9 month battle with brain cancer and its complications. Born in Vineland, Bob lived in Buena Boro his entire life. He was a graduate of Vineland High School and was a member in the Airforce of the 177th Tactical Fighter Group. Bob owned Robert Vassallo Masonary Company, servicing the South Jersey area. Prior to starting his own company, Bob worked at Ireland Coffee-Tea Company for many years. He also worked at the Buena Vista Country Club as a bartender and assistant in the Pro Shop. In Bob's early masonary years, he worked for Dave Kemenish Assoc. He was active in his community and served as the Buena Boro Code Enforcement Officer. He also held the position of animal control officer in Buena Boro and Upper Twps. Bob served on the Buena Boro Planning Board. He was a member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, DC Rod and Gun Club, Pinebelt Skeet Shooting Club, 177th Tactical Fighter Wing Reunion Assocation, Landisville Social Club, American Legion in Somers Point and American Legion Post 270 in Minotola. Bob was also known as "Santa" for over 30 years for the American Legion Post 270. Bob's greatest loves were of his family and friends. He was a great son, husband, brother, uncle, step-father and step-grandfather. He was blessed with many friends whom he loved dearly. His warm heart and sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him. He enjoyed life to the maximum and living it his way. Bob enjoyed going to his place in the Poconos, as well as spending time on his boat. He also loved sharing time with his step-children, step-grandchildren, nephews, great nephews and nieces. Bob was quite the outdoorsman, hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, motorcycle riding and playing golf, were some of his favorites. He loved to cook, go to the casinos and had a large network of casino friends. Playing cards with his buddies was a favorite pass time for him as well. Bob loved his Golden Retriever dogs- Rocky, Baron, and Molly. He is predeceased by his parents, Orlando "Earl" Vassallo and Mildred (Layman) Vassallo. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Vassallo, his brother, Earl (Jackie) Vassallo, sister, Anita (Jim) Abba, his nephews, Jim (Jodi) Abba, Brian (Michelle) Vassallo, his step-children, Julie (Joe) Naumchik, and Natalie (Gary) Reynolds, his great nieces, Taylor, Alyssa, and Madison Abba, his great nephews, Camden, Christopher, and Alexander Vassallo, step-grandchildren, Andrew, Sarah and Alexander Naumchik and Gene Reynolds. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, godchild, and many loving friends. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Our Lady of Victories Church, Landisville. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Victories Cemetery, Landisville. Friends will be received on Monday evening from 6pm to 9pm at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, and again on Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 9:45am at the CHURCH. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association at JDRF.org.