Robert D. Giacometti
Robert D. “Bob” Giacometti, 83, of Washington, died Saturday, October 20, 2018, in McMurray Hills Manor.
He was born September 4, 1935, in Washington, a son of the late Joseph R. and Anna Jubas Giacometti.
He attended Trinity High School.
In the years prior to his retirement as a mechanic for GG&C, he worked as shop foreman for Suburban/Shortway Bus Lines.
A founding and charter member for more than 55 years at South Strabane Fire Department, where he had been past chief for nine years, Bob fought fires during that whole time period. He also helped run bingo for the department.
Mr. Giacometti loved spending time with his family and traveling, especially to Lancaster and out west to the Grand Canyon. Bob was always working on cars, tractors and anything mechanical. He loved the outdoors, cutting grass and riding his tractor.
On July 12, 1957, he married Carole Wilson, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Robert J. “BobbyG” (Tammie) Giacometti of Washington; two grandchildren, Tiffany (Bryan) Yurinko of Washington and Josh (Emily Lawson) Giacometti of Washington; three great-granddaughters, Shi (Zach Tharp) Thomas of Burgettstown and Ashlee Yurinko and Alexis Yurinko, both of Washington; a great-great-granddaughter, Aubree; two nieces, Kathy (Barry) Salsbury of Claysville and Janice (Chuck) Reynier of Washington; several other nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces.
Deceased is a brother, Joseph Giacometti.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, with Pastor Robert Grewe officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.