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Robert E. "Bob" Davitt, Sr.

4/12/1934 - 1/15/2020

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Obituary For Robert E. "Bob" Davitt, Sr.

Robert E. “Bob” Davitt, Sr. of Dublin, OH formerly of Wintersville, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born in Steubenville, OH on April 12, 1934 the son of the late William R. and Marguerite Griffin Davitt. Bob was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bob is survived by his wife Barbara Gallon Davitt; sons Robert E. (Debra) Davitt, Jr. of Northfield Center, OH and Ronald (Tiffany) Davitt of London, OH; daughter Barbara (Todd) Anderson of Upper Arlington, OH; grandchildren Michael Volio, Larkin Anderson, Max, Ryan, Olivia, Ethan, Owen, Wyatt and Bethany Davitt. Friends are invited to funeral liturgy with Mass on Saturday, January 18, 2020, 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

(Everyone please meet at church) with Fr. Michael Gossett as celebrant. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl J Skinner,Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,  May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,   May your memories of Robert E, Davitt, Sr., give you peace, comfort and strength...  Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.  I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of ....  US Navy Veteran, Robert E Davitt, Sr., is "A True American Hero" God Bless†  † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †  

  • 09/03/2024

    Chuck Ringler

    From your colleagues at Rockwell, we would like to send our condolences to Rob Jr and the entire Davitt family

  • 09/03/2024

    Doug and Loretta Hellock &Sons

    Our deepest sympathy to all the Davitt family.We have many fond memories of our dear former neighbor on Meadowbrook Dr.

  • 09/03/2024

    James Morrissey

    Dear Barb, and family ,"May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace needed to get through the days ahead. My sincere condolences."  Rest In Peace, Bob'

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary Yashko

    My deepest condolences to the Davitt family. I have many fond memories from Meadowbrook. 

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