Robert A. LaBella, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
Born October, 16, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Joseph and Anamaria LaBella, Robert, a professional bus driver, worked for and retired from the New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn Public School District, for 22 years as a school bus driver. Robert and his wife MaryAnn (nee-Fulgieri) raised three children together, moving from their longtime home of Smithtown on Long Island, NY, to Port Charlotte in 1995. Robert was lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elks, and member of Elks Lodge 2763 and member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, MaryAnn LaBella, and children, Joseph P. (Spouse Patricia) LaBella, Annmarie LaBella, and Robert A. (Spouse Jennifer) LaBella, all of Port Charlotte; grandchildren, Robert A. (Spouse Kristin) LaBella, and Joseph, Christopher and Stephanie LaBella; and numerous extended family members. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by three brothers.
A visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Elks Service at 7 p.m. and wake service at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Roberson Funeral Homes Port Charlotte Chapel at 2151 Tamiami Trail. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.13, 2016, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers donations in Robert’s memory are suggested to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.