Obituary of Robert Emmett Mirigliani

Robert Emmett Mirigliani, affectionately known as "Bobby Shades", age 78 of Burlington, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Willingboro, NJ.  He was born at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia on April 27, 1946 to the late Vincenzo and Jeanette (nee Paolini); grew up with his brother Wayne and sister Janet on Marshall Street in South Philly and graduated from Bishop Neumann High School in 1964.

In 1969, Robert married Rosanna (nee Gogliuzza) and moved to New Jersey to raise their family - 2 sons, Gregg and Jeffrey and a daughter Jennifer.  While the kids were growing up, he loved capturing memories with his 35mm camera.  Even though they divorced in 1990, Robert and Rosanna remained close friends and were there for each other when it mattered the most, all the way up until the end.  The light of his life were his grandchildren, Micah and Gemma.  He was best friends with Micah from the day he was born and Gemma was his cherry on top that made life that much sweeter.  They were his reason why he fought to stay healthy and watch them grow.

He had an amazing sense of humor that was passed along to his children; and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan; especially rooting for the Phillies and Eagles. His favorite meal was chicken cutlets, mashed potatoes and creamed corn - but he could never pass up a good diner chicken parm with chocolate ice cream for dessert.  He enjoyed  heading to Atlantic City to play blackjack and taking trips in the winter out to Arizona to visit his daughter Jennifer, where they would travel up to Sedona, one of his favorite places he was ever able to visit.

Robert retained many lifelong friendships from childhood and shared close relationships with all of his cousins, nieces and nephews from both his and Rosanna's sides of the family and many other extended family members.  He worked many years in the auto business selling cars.  

He is the beloved father of Gregg and his wife Marisa, Jeffrey and Jennifer Mirigliani; loving grandfather of Micah and Gemma; dear brother of Wayne and his wife Laura Mirigliani and Janet and her late husband Bobby Palumbo.  He is also survived by his former wife Rosanna and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at St. Stephen's Church, 6306 Browning Road in Pennsauken on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 beginning at 10 AM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church at 10:30 AM.  Final disposition will take place privately at the convenience of the family.