Robert G. Rissell
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Robert G. Rissell was born on August 31st 1943 in Washington, DC and passed from this life surrounded by his loving wife, devoted daughters and sisters on October 19, 2010 at home. he was the son of the late Robert T. Rissell and Dolly Darhanian Rissell Moradian.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961 through 1964, as an airplane mechanic while stationed at the Châteauroux Air Base in France. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 845 in Downingtown.
On July 5th, 1966, Bob married Maureen Kenny, his wife of 44 years. They lived in Silver Spring, MD until 1969, when they moved to Parkesburg, PA. In 1973 they moved to their permanent residence in Romansville, West Bradford Township, PA, where they raised their 4 daughters and enjoyed many festive family gatherings.
Bob was employed by Philadelphia Electric Company as an equipment mechanic for 33 years until he retired in 2002. He then drove a bus for Krapf Company’s Paratransit System from 2003 until 2009.
Spending time with his family was Bob’s greatest pleasure. He was blessed with very close and loving relationships with his entire family, and especially with his wife and daughters, their spouses, his grandchildren, and his dog, Tucker. Bob loved nothing more than a house full of family. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and was a very generous man, who loved doing things for others such as sharing the fruits of his summer garden with relatives and friends. Bob enjoyed Jazz music, baseball, football, heavyweight boxing matches, and golf. His passion was horse racing. As an accomplished horse racing handicapper, Bob spent a great deal of time in his “Sport’s Room” at home researching horses and placing his bets. Bob won many races, including the very last race he bet.
In addition to his wife, Maureen, Bob is survived by his four daughters and their spouses, Kathleen and Troy Trupe of Morgantown, PA, Kerry and Willard Beck of Landenberg, PA, Colleen and Eric Hannum of Mortonville, PA, and Kellen Sobiech of Gordonville, PA, his grandchildren Cara and Anna Hannum, and Shannon and Daniel Sobiech, his brother Chuck Rissell, and sisters Kathy Rhinier, Rita Rissell, and Joan Wilson, his Uncle George Darhanian of Las Vegas, NV, Aunt Lil Branson of Washington, DC, and Aunt Betty Rissell of Morgantown, PA, as well as many cousins,nieces and nephews.
Bob’s life will be celebrated at a gathering of family and close friends at his home on Saturday, October 30th from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. All who knew him are welcome.
Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be sent to his favorite charity, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Lockbox #1352 P.O. Box 8500 Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352, or online at http://giving.chop.edu/site/PageServer.
Condolences
My Dear Uncle
We will miss him so very much. Our hearts goes out to the entire family.
Love and Sympathy,
Sarah, Steve and Kiernan
Thank you
Dear Steve and Sarah, Thank you so much for everything you have done! Sarah, you've been a God-send! We know how much my Dad meant to you guys, and believe me, he loved you with everything he had! See you soon.
With deepest sympathy
To the entire family and loved ones,
Your father was a very special man. Always charming....always smiling. I remember him so very fondly. Take comfort in the fact that he loved you all very much. My God bless and comfort you all during this very difficult time.
dad
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTS OF DAD
HE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. ITS SO HARD.
Thank you
Dana, Thank you so much for your kind words and for remebering my Dad so fondly. We appreciate you thinking of us at this difficult time.
Dear Maureen and family: We
Dear Maureen and family: We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Bob. Bob was such a very special, fun and delightful person. Having worked with Bob, we know what a dedicated, hard worker he was. Having been "fellow horse-people" we often consulted with Bob with the question of "who do you like". We will miss Bob greatly and we hope for the family to find comfort in their many memories of him and in knowing that Bob touched the lifes of so many people. May God be with you at this most difficult time.
Thank you
Dear Bill and Joyce,
Thank you so much for your kind message. We appreciate your heartfelt words of encouragement and your fond memory of my Dad.
I would like to extend my
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy for the loss your family has suffered. I knew of Mr. Rissell through Kerry and Ben and Colleen and Eric and I am sure he will be sorely missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dad
Jack thanks for your kind words
It's hard He was our buddy,friend and father.He will be forever missed.but we will see him agian down the road, he will live in the hearts of our girls.
Colleen and Eric