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G. Robert Altizer

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G. Robert Altizer, 74, of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Weaver) Altizer with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.  
 
Born in Lexington, VA, he was the son of the late M. Pauline (Moore) and C. Garland Altizer.  
 
He was a graduate at the Natural Bridge High School of VA.  
 
Robert was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church where he had served as deacon.
 
He was employed by D'Ambrosio Motors, Inc as an Auto Mechanic, retiring 12 years ago.  
 
Robert loved gardening and was famous for his dill pickles, hermit cake and peanut brittle.  He was a NASCAR fan and a ham radio operator.
 
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children: Kenneth R. Altizer, husband of Mindy, of Cochranville, Tracey L. Peterson, wife of Rick, of Downingtown, and Regina A. Hickman, wife of Brian, of Downingtown; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Gregory D. Altizer of Buena Vista, VA.  
 
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11 AM at the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St, Parkesburg, PA 19365.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10 until 11 AM.  Interment will be private at the Longwood Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkesburg Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.  
 
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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Dear Aunt Gigi, Kenny, Tracey & Gina,

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you.
It is so sad when our loved ones leave us behind and make their final journey home.

I love this picture, throughout my life, it is how Uncle Bob always looked and how I will remember him.

God Bless You All.
Love,
Carla

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Bob was a great guy, a hard worker and a good friend to my family for many many years. He will be greatly missed.

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Mrs Altizer, Kenny, Tracey and Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Altizer was such a sweet man and loved his family more than anything. I pray that you find peace and cherish your memories.

Love,
Michelle

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Gina,

Very sorry about the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kristie

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So sorry for your loss, Thinking and praying for you all!

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To the family, Bob and I met at D'ambrosio many years ago, and he has had a place in my heart ever since, so sorry for your loss.

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Dear Shirley, Ken & Mindy, Tracey & Rick, Gina & Brian and families,

We are so sorry to hear about Robert's passing. He was a terrific person and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless.

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Our thought s and prayers are with your family. Bob will be remembered very fondly by me and all that knew him.

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Kenny - My deepest sympathies on the loss of you Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

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DEAR SHIRLEY AND FAMILY,
SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BOB WAS A TERRIFIC PERSON, WE ENJOYED THE TIMES SPENT WITH HIM AT CHURCH. SHIRLEY THE LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. KEEP ALL YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES WITH IN YOUR HEART OF BOB. CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE, TINA AND KEVIN.

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We are so very sorry for your loss. What an amazing husband and father. The love and compassion he felt for his family was always present in his endearing smile. We hope you know that we are here for you and hold you all in our thoughts and prayers.
All our heart,
The McKees

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Kenny and Mindy,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Love Aunt Lil

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Shirley, Kenny, Tracey, Gina and families

We are saddened by the passing of such a wonderful father and husband. He was a good friend to our family while we lived on the same street and it's been great keeping up from afar. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

Beverly Follmar Remien and family

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So sorry Miss Shirley and Family about our Mr. Bob's passing. Paul and I know he is in God's hands now and is at peace. He was like a second Dad to Paul and I. We thank God that we knew him, was a great Christian example to us, and that he was in our lives for over 17 years.....and that he liked ham radio and Nascar!
With the deepest sympathy and our love always,
Paul and Nicki Maggiore

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I worked with Bob at D'Ambrosio's in Downingtown back in 1989-90 before leaving for the Army. Bob and his wife sent me letters and care packages and always signed them, "Ma and Pa Kettle". Bob was one of the first people I met as a mechanic and he was very patient taking time away from his work to show a young 18 year old kid how to do the job right. i bought my first sideband radio off of him and he took me to a ham radio festival. When we left the Downingtown shop in August of 1990, we packed all our tools up in my truck and left together. He use to tell me stories of growing up in Virginia and was proud to call himself a hillbilly before it was a cool term used on today's TV shows.
Bob you will be missed! Until we meet again!

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DEAR ALTIZER FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT IS NEVER EASY TO LOSE SOMEONE THAT YOU LOVE. BOB WAS SUCH A SPECIAL MAN. HE ALWAYS HAD THAT GREAT SMILE. WE WILL MISS HIM AND SO WILL MANY OTHERS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS, LYNN AND PAUL BROWN, JEANNE, BOB, SUE AND BARBARA HILLENBRAND, KATHY AND DAVE DARNELL.

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"Uncle Bob" as I would call him, was a kind and gentle soul who gave of himself to young men who looked up to him as both an experienced mechanic and good friend. I had fun learning about ham radio from him, meeting his family, and working next to him at the old D'Ambrosio's in Downingtown. He was a gifted mechanic who instilled the value of doing the job right in those around him. I valued his willingness to help me and others when we worked there, and I have many times remembered his kindness to me by trying to pass that same gift to others. Although I thought he had moved back to his beloved Virginia, I regret now to find that I missed out on keeping in touch here in Chester County. Go gently, good and faithful gentleman - you are loved and will be missed. "Cousin Larry".

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So very sorry to read about Bob. We just heard about it. The good Lord will take care of him now in your absence. The suffering has ended and now there is eternal peace. The "ham" radio functions, smiling face, and kiddingly abuse we all got from him will be sadly missed. Catch You Down The Coax OM, ~ N3LIB de K3UIP & XYL sk

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My thoughts and prayers are with the Altizer family during this difficult time. Bob taught me many valuable lessons as a young man working at Airport Amoco. Bob was a kind and gentle man who loved his family most of all. Everyone who interacted with Bob is a better person for it. Rest in peace my friend and your memory will always remain in our hearts.

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Dear Mrs. Altizer and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My God be with you and comfort you.

Sheryl Simmons-Bischoff, Shelby, Shannon and Pauly

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