Robert L "Bob" Matacale
Alfred Station
Robert L Matacale, 65, of 6504 Whitford Road, passed away Saturday (December 25, 2010) at St. James Hospital.
Born in Hornell, January 19, 1945, the son of George and Louise Miles Matacale, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Canisteo Central School. Bob was retired from the former Foster-Wheeler of Dansville, and is a member of the Hornell Moose, and former member of the Hornell Eagles. He was an avid bowler, loved bingo, hunting, fishing, dancing, and a true Buffalo Bills fan.
He was predeceased by his parents, his son David T Matacale in 2004, step father Gale Miles, his brother John Matacale, his half brother Ronald Matacale.
He is survived by his wife RoseAnn Snyder Matacale whom he married October, 8, 1977, a daughter Mary C (Jason) Whitesell of Andover, 2 sons Steven R (Wendy) Matacale of Hartsville, Bryan S Matacale of Nunda, brothers George (Betty Lou) Matacale of NC, Michael (Alice) Yanni of Hornell, Gale "Cheech" (Peggy) Miles of Canisteo, sister Rita (Gary)Coleman of Elmira, step mother Marge Matacale of Canisteo, step sister Renie (Andy) Najardia of Bath, step brother Lyle (Nancy) Comfort of Hornell, sister in law Pearl (Vince) Marzec, 3 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will be present 2-4 &7-9 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell, where Funeral services will be on Wednesday, at 11:00 AM, Rev. Marian Luce officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo.
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the family is being assisted by Chester A Gosper IV director.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: American Diabetes Foundation