Condolence: The Old Mill was part of my formative years.
Johnny Palmara influenced my life and guitar playing
Mary was the most patient and wonderful Mother I'd known. A Saint.
Bob was always larger than life. A bear of a man. My fathers Best Friend.
The original Rat Pac. Bob, Romo and Vinny.

I am the son of Romo Vaccarella.

I will always remember...
God Bless

Condolence: Eulogy given at funeral mass:

I would like to begin by thanking everyone for being here today and spending time with our family to remember and honor our Dad. As I stand here I see family and friends, some of whom have traveled great distances to be here, and I am both humbled and impressed at how much he must have touched your lives. Dad lived a good life, and though he suffered through many sorrows and losses, he always managed to reinvent himself and move on.

Over the years we’ve heard so many times, “your dad is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met”.And it’s true, he was. He respected and cherished his friends and family, and enjoyed every minute of the time that he spent with us, and would find any excuse to “make a party”. (He’s probably upset that he’s missing this one.)

Our father worked hard his entire life. He had a number of different jobs, but no matter what he did, he put his heart and soul into it. He had a strong work ethic. This is one of the greatest qualities that he taught us. Whether it was at his job in the clothing line, the construction industry; at our home cutting down trees, building concrete decks (on the second floor), building the docks at the boat club (at the age of 80), or as we were growing up teaching us our multiplication tables, how to drive a stick shift, or how to change the gas filter on our cars, my father always put in 100%. He taught us to “do it right, or do it over”

Dad also enjoyed music and was an excellent mandolin player. Some of my earliest memories as a child are waking up on Sunday mornings to see him sitting on the edge of his the bed, playing all the old Italian songs, and the popular songs of the 40’s on his mandolin. (Although, at the end of each session, his famous words were “This mandolin is out of tune”)

I will never forget all of the time we spent together, even though the last few years were very tough for him, his quick wit and hilarious sense of humor would always lighten up the moment. I am very appreciative of having had so many years to share, and although I will miss him dearly, I will always be thankful for the influence he had on my life, and the lasting memories that will be in my heart forever.

And if you are here today, that means that he touched your life in some way, and that you will miss him dearly, but please know that he loved and respected all of you, and he is now with our mom and brother, looking down on us, and so proud and grateful to be so honored by all of you today.

Thank you for being here with us.

Condolence: Grandpa,

At the chapel. Joe on Guitar, Matina on Flute, Georgia on Guitar and Vocals, Jackie on clarinet, Mary on Trumpet and Lucie on tambourine. We love you so much and will miss you.
Kisses & Hugs!!!

Condolence: Dad,
You loved your parties and your friends and they loved you because you made them feel good, you made them laugh. You made us all laugh.
You were strong, there was one way to do things, your way. you lived by that creed and were an example to us all.
You had a beautiful family, you were proud of them all and loved them all equally and they in return loved you deeply.
You were blessed with Donna who took such good care of you.
Mom and Johnny were taken too soon and it broke your heart but never your will and again, you showed us how to live.
For you I think Heaven is a beautiful home in Sicily and everyone you loved and went before you is at the front door now welcoming you home.
What a great party it must be !

Condolence: I was so happy to had the pleasure to take care of you Bob, I enjoyed so much your company. You became like my grandfather I will miss him so much "Papa", but I know you are in better place now.
My condolences to Maria, Donna and family members. Bob you will be in my heart for ever, thanks so much for share your life stories with me.

Love

Sofia

Condolence: I was blessed to have Bob in my life; we shared many laughs and even a few tears together. Your impish grin I will remember forever! Thanks for the memories Bob!!! With Love....Al

Condolence: Growing up, I looked forward to our visits to Brooklyn to Uncle Bobby’s and Aunt Mary’s House. They were my Godparents and along with my cousins, my extended family. I have a lifetime of memories as our parents were so close. He was the last and now all of them are in my heart.

Condolence: I am saddened to hear of my cousin's passing. My condolence to his daughters and the rest of the family.

Condolence: I am saddened to hear of my cousin Bobby's passing. My deepest sympathy to his children and grandchildren. May he Rest In the arms of our merciful God and smile as he is reunited with Mary and John as well as all of his family who have entered into eternity. I'm sorry I can't be there in person but have church and a wedding that I must officiate

Condolence: I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. I had the privilege of working with Bob in Washington, DC many years. The crew called Bob "Mr P". He was gracious man with a big heart who was a mentor to me and many others.

I feel blessed to have known him.