Robert L. Genovese “Bob”
Robert L. “Bob” Genovese, age 81, of Hopwood, Pa., passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Laurel Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center.
He was born in Uniontown, Pa. , on December 19, 1936 son of the late Theodore “Ted” Genovese and Melissa (Smithe) Genovese.
Robert graduated from Uniontown High School with the class of 1955.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
He served honorably in the United States Army.
Bob worked as a Coal Operator for the Genovese Coal Company for 30 years.
He coached basketball for 50 years.
Bob founded the Independent Softball League in Hopwood. He coached several teams i.e., Uniontown, Laurel Highlands and Tri-Valley
Left to cherish Bob’s memory are his former wife, Mary (Elleard) Genovese; son, Dan Genovese of Smithfield, Pa.; daughters: Amy Oleksik and husband Matt of LaVale Maryland and Laura Genovese of Fort Washington, Pa.; sisters: Patricia Hauger of Hopwood, Maurene Bealko and husband Bernard of Uniontown, Pa.; brothers: Lawrence “Larry” Genovese and wife Terri of Uniontown, Pa., Theodore Genovese Jr. and wife Sharon of Chalk Hill, Pa.; seven grandchildren: Colby Scullion, Alexa Genovese Mia Genovese, Chelsea Oleksik, Matthew Oleksik Hollis Miller, Jackson Miller; special nephews: Rick Hauger, Joe Hauger and Greg Hauger.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa., where the family will receive friends Tuesday, October 9th, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday October 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Service Celebrating Bob’s life at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Donald Henderson will officiate.
Interment follows in Sylvan Heights Cemetery
Donations in memory of Bob can be made to the Uniontown YMCA, One YMCA Lane, or to Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 Dunbar Street Uniontown, PA 15401.
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