Robert Gaitens - Cremation Society of Virginia

Robert Gaitens

March 31, 1930 - June 11, 2019

Robert Gaitens, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2019. He was born on March 31, 1930 to the late Peter John Gaitens and Alice Hughes Gaitens in Washington, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, Robert is also predeceased by his 5 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda Annette Gaitens, sons Peter Gaitens (Dee), Robert Gaitens (Pamela), and Paul Gaitens (Vanessa); daughters, Karen Palumbo (Tom), Alice Catherman (Kevin), Doris Fine (Stuart), Linda Magrath (Jimmy); 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Robert served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and was the Number 1 Recruiter for two years in a row. In addition to his years in the military, he worked for the United States Post Office for 28 years where he received recognition for his dedication. Robert loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and reading newspapers, especially the obituaries. He had a great but sarcastic sense of humor. Robert was a wonderful father, pop-pop and husband who will be greatly missed by all.

The family plans to have a 90^th birthday party to celebrate Robert’s life in March. To express online condolences, please visit vacremationsociety.com.

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Dear Linda, Rich and Lois informed me of Bob's death. I am sorry for your loss I will offer a mass for Bob as soon as I can and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers love Dominic

I miss not talking to my dad on Father's Day this year. This year I had to talk to him in heaven. I imagine him with his brothers and sisters in Heaven now....enjoying being all together again....laughing, joking, and telling the same stories which always seemed to change every time they were told. One thing that always made me laugh was when the Gaitens men were together there was always a debate about who was the most handsome. Tom and I loved my Dad. It will be hard to carry on without him.

Daddy there are no words for the impact you made on my life. You are my first love. You gave me the world and I am the person that I am because of you and mom. I love you to the moon, the sun, the stars and back. I would give anything to have you back even for just 1 day. Please show us signs you are later peace and watching over us. Declan, Jimmy and I love you and our hearts will be forever be broken. We will keep your memory alive. I love you, your little girl Linda!

Uncle Bob you set the bar as Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grand and Great- Grandfather,...but not to be outdone as a man of God! We love you and miss you...thank You! Enjoy eternal peace, well done!

May you Rest In Peace Uncle Bobby. You were loved by many. I will miss your bear hugs for sure. Linda and all my cousins, my prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love you all

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Uncle Bob, I can’t believe I will never see your smile or feel your hug. My deepest sympathies and love to your family. I will miss you so much!

My most heartfelt condolences to the family of this lovely man, my Uncle Bobby. He truly lived a blessed life filled with joy and accomplishments, a rich life of love of family and friends. May your soul be reunited with your sisters and brothers and rest eternally with God. I will always love, remember and pray for you Uncle Bobby

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