Robert A. DiPaola

September 21, 1937 - October 3, 2020

Robert A. DiPaola, 83 of Annadale, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at Staten Island University Hospital South. Born Tuesday, September 21, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York.He was the beloved son of the late Simone and Anna DiPaola. After graduation from High School, Robert went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany during his service. Robert was the beloved husband of Dolores DiPaola, nee Pastore. Robert and Dolores have been married for 48 years. They moved to Annadale in 1977 and raised their three children Robert A Jr., Denise and Dawn. He was a police officer for the NYPD. Robert worked and retired out of Manhattan South, 7th Precinct Task Force. While on the force we was a PBA Delegate, and his friends and colleagues best knew him as ''Uncle Bobby''. He was a man who was truly loved and respected by all. Robert was known for his sense of humor and ability to break peoples chops and make people laugh. He has made friends over the years, he made a point to stay in touch. Some of his favorite pastimes included taking trips to Atlantic City and doing Home Improvement work. He was a handy man with many skills. Surviving are his wife Dolores, his son, Robert A. DiPaola, Jr. (Lisa), daughter, Denise Rizek (Michael), and granddaughters Danielle, Jessica and Halee. He was predeceased by his daughter, Dawn DiPaola, in 2017 and his brother Simone. A Funeral service will be on Thursday 10:30 a.m. at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd Staten Island, New York 10312. Entombment will be in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge, NJ. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com