Obituary: Robert J. Spatta, Longtime Croton Firefighter

From the Yorktown Funeral Home

Robert J. Spatta of Croton-on-Hudson, formerly of Yonkers, passed away on February 14, 2021.

Bobby was born September 2, 1944 in Yonkers to John & Clara Spatta. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. On November 13, 1971 he married Virginia (Ginny) Cerrato.

He worked for the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities for over 35 years. He was a life active member of the Croton Fire Department, member of the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department and honorary member of the Mohegan Fire District. Bobby was a member of the Lakers Social and Athletic Club of Yonkers. He enjoyed family vacations and spending Sunday dinners with all of his children and grandchildren.

Bobby is survived by his wife Ginny, children Kristie (Doug) Oles, Dan (Rina), and John (Cynthia). Grandchildren Lanie, Vinny, Dan, Dominic, Antonio, Sebastian, Salvatore, Sergio & Stella. He is survived by his sisters Virginia Pecora and Karen Karam and pre-deceased by his parents and his brother Warren.

Family & friends will honor Bob's life at the Yorktown Funeral Home on Wednesday from 3 to 8pm. Funeral Service Thursday 9:30am. Interment to follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks you donate to: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306or call 718-987-1931 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 855-448-3997.

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