Robert (Bob) E. Scoles, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Rockledge, Florida. He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on July 13, 1958, to Lester E. and Clementine A. Siciliano Scoles who predeceased him. Bob is survived by his Wife Felicia Smith Scoles, two stepchildren, three step granddaughters, five sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, a host of nieces and nephews, brothers Joseph, and Richard (Jamie), who all loved him very much.
A newborn transplant from New Jersey, Bob moved with his parents and brother Joseph to Florida’s Space Coast where his father worked to advance America’s race to the moon. Bob learned and honed his skill of compromise and conflict resolution while sharing one bed with his two brothers in the family’s home in Cocoa. Growing to tower over all other members of the family, Bob learned to lead with his caring nature, making friends and admirers everywhere he went. Following High School, Bob joined the U.S. Army, becoming an accomplished radar repair specialist. Stationed in Germany, he maintained and operated the Hawk Missile System, defending our nation’s allies from enemies in the sky.
Following his service to our nation, Bob embarked on a multi-decade career, using the skills he honed in the Army, at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), located on and adjacent to Andros Island, Bahamas. Working his way up to the responsible position of Test Controller, Bob earned the respect and faith of both his managers and coworkers. Returning to the Space Coast for health reasons, Bob started his retirement by helping his brothers and their extended families care for their aging parents and his childhood home.
Introduced to the love of his life Felicia by a co-worker, they started their relationship via telephone, after Bob moved back to the Space Coast, they were married at home, two doors down from the house where Bob was raised. Exchanging Vows, surrounded by extended family, on September 16, 2017. Bob and Felicia maintained a family centered life, opening their home to extended family for parties, cookouts, sleepovers, etc.
Having returned from the Bahamas Roman Catholic, Bob was very active in his local Parrish, Saint Mary Catholic Church. He attended Mass daily when able, serving with both the Knights of Columbus and the Legion of Mary.
After the passing of their parents, Bob, his brothers, and their extended families followed the traditional model of family caring for family, helping each other through illnesses and other life challenges as they had learned from generations before.
A visitation for Robert will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at St Mary Catholic Church, 1136 Seminole Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 28, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at St Mary Catholic Church, 1136 Seminole Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955. A committal service will occur Friday, June 28, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Brevard Memorial Park, 320 Spring St, Cocoa, FL 32927.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brevardmemorialfuneralhome.com for the Scoles family.
A visitation for Robert will be held Friday, June 28, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at St Mary Catholic Church, 1136 Seminole Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 1136 Seminole Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955. A committal service will occur Friday, June 28, 2024 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Brevard Memorial Park, 320 Spring St, Cocoa, FL 32927.
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