Robert F. DiGirolamo, Sr.

Robert F. DiGirolamo, Sr. 90, formerly of Springfield, Delaware County, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Arden Courts of Allentown. He was the husband of the late Julia M. (Monte) DiGirolamo.

Born in Philadelphia, October 20, 1926, Robert was the son of the late John and Mary (Cautilli) DiGirolamo. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II with a rank of Technical Sergeant. A graduate of The University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robert was employed as an Aerospace Engineer for General Electric in Valley Forge for 35 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Springfield.

Survivors: Children, Diane M. Vogel and her husband, Gregory of Herndon, VA, Janice C. Peterson and her husband, Brent of Allentown, Julia T. Stewart and her husband, Marvin of Tabernacle, NJ, Robert F. DiGirolamo, Jr. of Medford, NJ; brothers, John DiGirolamo of Indiana, Ronald DiGirolamo and his wife, Joanne of Quakertown; grandchildren, Gregory Vogel, David Vogel, Megan Heft, Lauren Peterson, Timothy Peterson, Zachary Stewart, Jordan Stewart; great grandson, Jacob Gregory Vogel.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 136 Saxer Avenue, Springfield. The Rev. James A. Grant will be the celebrant. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10 – 11:00 am. Tuesday in the church. Interment with military honors will follow the Mass at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield.

The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements.

Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares. com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.