Mr. Robert M. Schiappa, age 67, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett after a lengthy illness. Born in Somerville, Robert was the beloved son of the late Mary (Santosuosso) Schiappa & Anthony Schiappa. A Revere resident, Robert was a member of the IBEW Electrical Workers Union and worked for the Raytheon Company for over 49 years. Robert would often spend his spare time with his 3 loving grandchildren.
Robert was the loving husband of the late Paula (Christenson) Schiappa. Devoted father of Robert Schiappa and Martin Schiappa both of Revere, Richard Schiappa and his wife Maria of Stoneham, and Thomas Sciappa of Medford. Also survived by 3 loving grandchildren. Brother of Teresa Schiappa of NH and the late Carol Phelan.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Friday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery, Stoneham.