Bob was born in Erie, PA on October 9, 1945, the son of the late Peter A. and Leona Jagta. He was a graduate of Kane High School Class of 1963. After high school he enlisted with the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. Robert loved to play golf, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He loved spending time with family and enjoyed holidays, Bob also enjoyed cooking and hosting holiday events with family. He was a member of the Clarendon\ Sheffield VFW Post 8755, and the Kane VFW. On Oct 9, 2004, Bob married the former Mary Wilbur at the home in Clarendon.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Mary, two children, Holly Crowley-Rezzelle (Huck), of Mt. Jewett, John Rezzelle and (Nancy) of Kane; four stepchildren, Kathy Snyder (Ted) of Ludlow, Julie Vinopal (Ken Johnson) of Warren, Mike Hennessy of Sheffield, and George Hennessy of Portland, OR; three grandchildren, Connor Crowley, Jenny Crowley, and Alex Rezzelle; two brothers Pete Rezzelle (Linda) of Erie, and Randy Becsker (Maryjean) of California; two sisters Karen Holmes of Nevada, and Melissa Becsker of California; Numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Bonnie Vinopal.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements