Robert Contino
September 18 1942 - December 27 2020
PLEASE NOTE: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, visitors are kindly asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for those attending the visitation; ALSO, masks are required at the funeral Mass. PROCESSION TO FORM AT THE CHURCH.
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday December 30th 2020 3-5 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Robert W. "Bob" Contino, Sr., O.S.F., "Fra Tony" age 78, passed away suddenly, Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Mount Carmel East. Bob retired from DSCC after 29 years. He was a Third Order Secular Franciscan and was a member of the following: St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, Piave Club (past president and current executive board member), Knights of Columbus, St. Padre Pio and Fraternity of St. John. He was a volunteer for the Italian Festival, St. Gabriel 820 AM Radio, taught RCIA/Confirmation class and also CCD at Church of Our Lady for 20 years. Bob was "Santa" for family, friends and at the former Eastland Mall. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Antoinette (Mastrogiuseppe) Contino; son, Robert Contino, Jr.; and brother, Anthony Contino, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret; son, John A. (Tammy) Contino and Lt. Col. Joseph P. (Amy) Contino; grandchildren, Haleigh, Diana, Zachary, Vincent and Francesca Contino. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 3-5 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street (at Lincoln), with burial to follow in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Pataskala. Donations in his name preferred to St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Columbus (43215) or St. Gabriel Radio, 4673 Winterset Dr., Columbus (43220). Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. PLEASE NOTE: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, visitors are kindly asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for those attending the visitation; ALSO, masks are required to be worn at the funeral Mass.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Robert Contino
From : Sharon Mech
To : Marge Contino
Date: December 28th 2020
Dearest sister Marge,
You and Fra Tony have always been wonderful. I grieve with you, but we hope in our Lord. Praying, praying, praying.
Peace and all good, Sharon
From : Peter Emau
To : Marge Contino and Family
Date: December 28th 2020
Dearest Marge and Family, my family and I share the loss of beloved Robert Contino. I always looked forward to talking with him at our Franciscan gatherings- he brought joy to all of us. I will keep that in my heart. Now, he is with our Lord in eternal rest. I pray for you and family that God give you strength and protection. I keep you in my heart. Peace be with you. Peter Emau, OFS
From : Dan Pillitteri
To : Marge, John, Joe
Date: December 29th 2020
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man, a hero to me. He represented everything that was good about being a real man. A husband, father, humble, love and most importantly on fire for the love of the Lord. If any person I know is already experiencing the beatific vision it is your husband and father. He will be missed, but the good he's done will live for a very long time. It was an honor to know him.
From : Tony & Lois Contino
To : Marge, John, Joe & Families
Date: December 29th 2020
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing via our son in Columbus. A real shock to us. Ever since Bob looked us up in Circleville several years ago we have maintained a bond and he will be missed. Alway looked forward to visiting him at the Italian festival there at St. John's at the Piave club booth.
Our prayers and thoughts to you as you commemorate his passing and sorry we cannot be there as we are in Florida.
From : Jim Mcclaugherty, former Deputy Commander at DSCC
To : The Contino Family
Date: December 29th 2020
I was privileged to work with Bob for 22 years at DSCC and have only superlatives to share. A dedicated and patriotic civil servant, Bob was always upbeat with a positive word to share. He walked the talk of the "mutual trust and respect" culture in that great organization and his business professionalism helped our military men and women keep our Nation safe and secure. Truly a special person.....
From : Antonio D'Apote
To : Contino Family
Date: December 29th 2020
heartfelt condolences to all your family ...
Rip
From : Ralph Antonelli
To : The Contino family
Date: December 29th 2020
My deepest sympathy to Marge, John and Joe. I worked with Bob for nearly 20 years. I always admired he devotion to the Lord. Bob was my Amico, Paesano and Goomba and will be deeply missed.
Ralph Antonelli
From : The Baker and Masdea family
To : Marge, Joe, John, and their beloved families
Date: December 29th 2020
Please, accept our sincerest condolences and most fervent prayers. Know that we grieve with you and will continue to daily express our fraternal love by offering Chaplets of Divine Mercy for our beloved Fra Tony.
From : Panza Leggieri Family (Italy & Ireland)
To : Contino Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Although we sadly can't be there with you, we hold you in our hearts and prayers. All your family in Italy and Ireland are thinking of you and sending you our love.
May he rest in peace.
God bless,
Maria
From : Victor & Virginia Mastrogiuseppe, Debi, Jim
To : Marge, John, Joe
Date: December 30th 2020
We are so saddened by the loss of our Nephew, he was a great person, father and husband. we pray you find peace and strength. He will be missed but he is with God, we shall keep you in our prayers. He brought joy to those he knew
From : Maria Armstrong and family
To : Contino family
Date: December 30th 2020
May Dad Contino be known as a father who loved and cared for all kids, strict love in every glance and gesture. May his generous spirit live on in his family and us all.
Wishing you all strength in your pain, peace to match your love.
From : Chris Francia
To : Contino Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Bob was a great man and we be greatly missed.
Always pleasant and gently to be with. Loved his soft laugh, and kind words!
My father-in-law (Robert Borghese) hired Bob at DCSC.
This made a 'family' bond between us.
I am sad I cannot attend the services but you all are in my prayers!
From : albert a Yannon
To : marge and sons
Date: December 30th 2020
Bob was an inspiration and will be sadly missed.
From : Nancy Crabtree
To : Continued Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Sincere Condolences to the family.as you grieve the loss of your loved one, knowing you will meet again.
From : Rachael Miller DeLaTorre
To : The Contino Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Im so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. I will continue to pray for God's peace and comfort for you all.
From : Ron Bayless, former coworker at DCSS
To : The Contino Family
Date: December 30th 2020
My condolences to the Contino family. Bob was the consummate team player and a true friend.
From : Beth Weckman Moore
To : The Contino Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Prayers for your father's journey home to be with Our Almighty Father. May you find comfort and peace in knowing you will be together again in heaven.
From : Tim & Claire Briscoe
To : Marge Contino & Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Dear Marge & Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Bob. I'm grateful for the time I spent with him and for his dedication to the Piave Club. He was truly the glue that kept us up and running... Prayers for you and your family as he is called home to our Lord and God.
Sincerely, Tim Briscoe & Claire Briscoe
From : Anthony and Beth Gaus
To : Contino family
Date: December 30th 2020
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of our cousin. May you find peace in the Lord.
From : Duane and Anissa
To : Marge Contino and family
Date: December 30th 2020
Dear Marge and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was such a wonderful man and he is missed dearly. May Our Lady enfold you in her mantle and Our Lord shower His mercy and love on you in this difficult time.
Pax et bonum,
Duane and Anissa
From : Cousin Victoria
To : Marge / peg
Date: December 30th 2020
Dear , Peg
I’m so sad to hear about cousin Bobby
I’ll miss his Christmas cards
and the last time we talked
He was telling me how to correct my Italian .
I’ll always remember him and I%uFE0F pray that you and family be blessed with awsone memories
He is with family .
Love Victoria
From : The Galbraith’s
To : Marge Contino and Family
Date: December 30th 2020
Thoughts and prayers to you all. I enjoyed talking with Mr. Contino about my Italian heritage and family in Pennsylvania. I remember the first time meeting him many moons ago at Amy and Joe’s. It was always a pleasure sharing stories of our Italian heritage. May god bless and protect you all. Hope you find comfort in all the fond memories.
From : ken lucchin
To : marge contino Sons, John & Joe
Date: December 30th 2020
Dear friends in Christ,
I felt so bad when I heard about the loss of your husband/father Bob.
a true man of faith. I will miss him much as will Maria. You have our
sympathy for you loss. Marge let Maria and I know if we can help you in any way just call 614-674 4230 lucchinken96@gmail.com.
From : Ginny Clark
To : Marge
Date: December 30th 2020
Marge, I’m so sorry to read of Bobs passing. I missed seeing both of you at past Sons of Italy dinners and St. John’s Baptist Church. Sending you Thoughts and Prayers , Ginny Clark
From : Mr. & Mrs. Mark Veltre Family
To : The Contino Family
Date: December 31st 2020
Marge,John,Joe and the families
Our deepest sympathies to the family during your time of mourning Bob's passing. Although we are unable to be in attendance for services our love, support and prayers are with you all. May the Lord bless the Contino Family and lift you up in strength and bring you peace during this time of loss.
Rest in Peace Bob as God has called you home. You will be missed by all who knew you.
Sincerest Condolences,
Mark Veltre and family
From : Sherri and John Snoad
To : Marge Contino and Family
Date: December 31st 2020
Dear Marge and Family:
We grieve with you all. Bob was a wonderful man and no doubt he has a place in heaven and is already there. We will will greatly miss his welcoming smile and kind words. When we joined SJB the Contino's were the first to welcome us and assured us we had found our church. We will be thinking of you all and praying you find comfort and peace in your loss. God Bless you all! Sherri and John Snoad
From : Joe Betterd
To : Robert Contino
Date: December 31st 2020
To my dear friend Robert and his family. You were a good friend in high school. You remembered me at a few class reunions. My prayers are with you and your family. You were a good person Robert.
Your friend forever,
Joe Betters
From : Martha (Dean) Hoegle
To : The Robert Contino family
Date: January 2nd 2021
Marge, John, Joe,family, grandchildren and friends of Bob I send my prayers and sympathy to each one of you. When death comes suddenly and unexpected one is in shock. Bob always had a quiet, pleasant and easy going personality. I went to school with him and I know all of our classmates are saddened to learn of his death, but we rejoice with you that he is in Heaven with the Lord that he loved. May God comfort each one of you. I know he left precious memories with each one of you.
From : Ed & Sandy Pagnanelli
To : Marge and family
Date: January 2nd 2021
Marge & family,
Bob will certainly be missed at St. John’s and the festival. He contributed in so many ways to everything that he touched. It was an honor to share Lector and Extraordinary minister services with him. He leaves big shoes to fill. God rest his soul. Ed & Sandy
From : Ray and Jennifer Arebalo
To : Marge and family
Date: January 3rd 2021
Dear Marge and Contino family,
You and Bob welcomed us to St John the Baptist. You have been our church family. It’a hard to imagine church without him. Know that Bob you and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Jennifer Marinello and Ray Arebalo