Obituary of Robert G. Viola

Robert G. Viola, age 79 of Glen Mills, PA died peacefully on October 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Robert resided for the past 13 years in Glen Mills, PA, previously residing in Havertown, PA. An Insurance Broker, he owned operated his own agency in Havertown. Robert was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer playing at many courses in the area. In his earlier years, Bob was talented in many sports especially baseball. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Louise DiFilippo Viola, 4 siblings, Frank Viola, Dolores DeStefano, Michael Viola and James Viola. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine F. Caniglia Viola, a son, Stephen Viola and his wife Mary and a daughter, Denise Bixler and her husband Harry, 4 grandchildren, Stephen Jr., and Marielle Viola and Robert and Alicia Pealer. Services & interment will remain private. Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.