SUFFOLK-  Robert Allan Cipcic, Sr., 79, passed away in his home July 15, 2019. He was born in Glassport, Pennsylvania, to the late Matthew and Mildred Skaro Cipcic.

Robert retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty years of service as an electrician. A former choir member at Holy Angels Catholic Church, he served in the Holy Angels Knights of Columbus Council 10766 as a Grand Knight, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator, and Fourth Degree Member. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 0954 of Jefferson, PA.

A dedicated Boy Scout Master and Scouting Commissioner, Robert was a recipient of the Baden-Powell Scout Award, the highest youth scout award achievable. He loved bowling, softball, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.

In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his sisters, Doris Cettin and Betty Cipcic, and his brothers, Kenneth, John, and Leonard Cipcic. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Cipcic; their sons, Robert A. Cipcic (Lynn) of Pelham, AL and Matthew Cipcic of Suffolk; his brother Edward Cipcic (Mary); sister-in-law Margaret Cipcic; his grandchildren, Joseph Cipcic (Jessie) of Suffolk, Brian Cipcic of Fort Mill, SC, Cameron Cipcic of Suffolk, Jordan Nagy (Nick) of Dayton, OH, and Zachary Cipcic of Suffolk; his great-grandchildren, Asher, Tessa, Cassie, and Abbie; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Foster Funeral Home, 1926 High St., Portsmouth. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd., Suffolk. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.