Robert Wisotzke

Robert Wisotzke
December 25, 1923 ~ December 6, 2008

Name: Robert P. Wisotzke
Life Dates: 12/25/1923 - 12/6/2008
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
Robert is predeceased by his brother Paul Wisotzke.
Survived by
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Rita Contestable Wisotzke; children, Karen (Tom) Johnson, Nancy (Carl) Salatino, Diane (Jerry) Dunleavy, Paul (Theresa) Wisotzke, Susan (Stan) Cipura, Mary Ellen (Jon) Hoecker, Joanne (Alan) DiPasquale, Judy (Peter) Rosenthal; grandchildren, Brandon, Megan, Katie Johnson, Jared, Tess Salatino, Buddy, Josh, Kelly, Kate Dunleavy, Amanda Wisotzke, Jason Kroeger, Justine, Marissa, Brianne Cipura, Jenna, Christian Hoecker, Jeff, Jon, Zach DiPasq uale, Kara, Kyle Rosenthal; sister Helen Coleman; several nieces, nephews cousins.
History
If you were a friend of Robert`s, you were his friend forever. He was patient, supportive and an advocate for his children. He enjoyed attendeding his grandchildren`s functions, trips to Old Forge, Stoney Brook and the casino.
Donations
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hope Hall, 1612 Buffalo Rd., Rochester, NY 14624 or to Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626
Services
BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Robert's visitation will be Tuesday 4-8. Robert's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd., followed by his interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Additional Information
Robert was a member of the 17th Airborne, where he was a paratrooper and he served during WWII. He played and coached soccer, was on the Ski Patrol. His hobbies were racing, sailing, swimming, reading. He was strong willed a good teacher, storyteller and had a great sense of humor. He was known for his twenty dollar hand shake.