Celebrating the life of
John Robert Sciolino, Sr.
April 22, 1941 - November 13, 2010
SAVANNAH - John Robert "Bob" Sciolino, Sr., 69, of Savannah, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah and was surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 22, 1941 in Buffalo, NY and has lived in Savannah, GA most of his life. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992. Bob was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and also a member of American Legion Post 184. He was a sentimental man who loved animals, especially his two dogs. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Alice Sciolino. He was a wonderful, loving, and compassionate husband, father, and pepaw.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Whalen Sciolino, of Savannah, GA; son, John R. Sciolino, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer Hill Sciolino of Charlotte, NC; sister, Shirley Emden of Abbeville, SC; and grandchildren, Alex Sciolino, Parker Sciolino, and Paige Sciolino of Charlotte, NC.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 16th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel with a Vigil Service at 6:30 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 17th at 11:00 am at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Interment will be on Friday, November 19th at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that remembrances be made in his memory to Hospice Savannah Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Health University Center 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404 or Savannah Humane Society 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
My precious Diane and family, know that you are all in my daily thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to know you and Bob. Love always, Lynn
- Lynn Jenkins, Temple, TX
My prayers are with you and family with the loss of Bob. We will truly miss seeing him waiting on his special parking place the day before the St. Patricks Parade and the day he enjoyed so much.
- Cheryl Kessler, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you all.Jimmy and Pam,you've both been through so much.I just found out about Pam's mom.I just had 6 discs repaired but my heart is most certainly feeling your lost.Give our love to all.Dorita and Mike
- CASEY FAMILY, RichmondsHill, GA
Diane, Russ and I are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Bob when we visit Savannah. We loved visiting with the both of you when we were back home. It just won't be the same without Bob. Love, Russ & Cindy
- Russ & Cindy Slate, Fayetteville, NC
May each of you find peace in knowing you will see Bob again. I pray to our Lord Jesus for you Diane and John as well as all of your family during this time. He made me smile.
- Cathy Hill Cook, Charlotte, NC
John....our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family...Scott Bulluck
- Scott Bulluck, Matthews, NC
May Bob rest in peace. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers to Diane and his whole family.
- Janet & Tom Schuman, concord, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- David & Lianne Evans, Matthews, NC
My precious Diane and family, know that you are all in my daily thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to know you and Bob. Love always, Lynn
- Lynn Jenkins, Temple, TX
My prayers are with you and family with the loss of Bob. We will truly miss seeing him waiting on his special parking place the day before the St. Patricks Parade and the day he enjoyed so much.
- Cheryl Kessler, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you all.Jimmy and Pam,you've both been through so much.I just found out about Pam's mom.I just had 6 discs repaired but my heart is most certainly feeling your lost.Give our love to all.Dorita and Mike
- CASEY FAMILY, RichmondsHill, GA
Diane, Russ and I are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Bob when we visit Savannah. We loved visiting with the both of you when we were back home. It just won't be the same without Bob. Love, Russ & Cindy
- Russ & Cindy Slate, Fayetteville, NC
May each of you find peace in knowing you will see Bob again. I pray to our Lord Jesus for you Diane and John as well as all of your family during this time. He made me smile.
- Cathy Hill Cook, Charlotte, NC
John....our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family...Scott Bulluck
- Scott Bulluck, Matthews, NC
May Bob rest in peace. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers to Diane and his whole family.
- Janet & Tom Schuman, concord, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- David & Lianne Evans, Matthews, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
