Robert Francis Donofrio

Robert Donofrio, 84, of Henderson Nevada passed away on 9/26/2020 in Henderson

Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York to Mildred and Joseph Donofrio on 6/21/36.

Robert attended James Madison High School and continued his education at Long Island University where he received his Masters Degree. He was a physical education teacher at Public School 38 for 37 years in Brooklyn New York where he received the outstanding achievement award . Robert was in the Air Force Reserves for five years where he was trained as a physical therapist. He also received an administration degree. His first love was his family who he adored more than anything in this world. He had a great passion for the game of baseball . He played in college on a baseball scholarship. Both his sons and grandchildren followed in their grandfathers footsteps as they shared the same passion. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandkids play. He became a baseball card dealer with his son Robert in 1989 and continued the baseball card business when he relocated to Vegas in 1998. Robert suffered a massive stroke in 2000, however continued to attend baseball card shows with his son Robert and his grandsons Johnny and Christopher.

Robert was married to his beloved wife Patricia for 59 years. Robert and Patricia met at Long Island University and worked at the same school and traveled by Long Island railroad together for 23 years.

Bob is survived by his wife Patricia, son Robert who devoted his life at the age of 23 be his father’s caregiver, son Matthew and daughter in law Sue , daughter Alyssa and son in law John and his six beautiful grandchildren Matthew, Jenna, Johnny, Ryan, Christopher and Kayla.

Robert managed his illness with grace and strength.  Even as his health began to decline, he always fought with a smile.

Funeral services will be held Thursday 10/8 with Monsignor Pat at St Francis of Assisi Church.  Burial will follow at Davis Funeral home in Las Vegas

The family of Bob Donofrio wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. William Pierce, his internist, his physical therapists Freddy Dubois, Bryan Brockett and Garrett Yoshida for their exceptional care and concern throughout his 20 years post stroke journey.