Carl Rubbo was born on March 26, 1922 to Antonio and Annunziata Rubbo in Vincenza Italy, the sixth of nine children. The family emigrated to the United States in 1929 and settled in a small town near Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served 4 years in the Pacific theater during World War II. After the war he returned to his home town and eventually bought his father’s beer distributing business.
Carl married Eleanor Casado on May 27, 1950 and soon after began a family. In 1955, while working, he attended St. Francis College in Loretto, Pennsylvania graduating in 1959 with a degree in accounting. In 1961 he moved his family to Kensington, Maryland and worked for the US government until his retirement in 1988.
Upon his retirement he moved to Silver Spring, Maryland and spent the latter part of his life traveling with his wife, boating and fishing with his buddies and enjoying time spent at the beach house.
Carl loved his family and was a great story teller. He was often funny without even realizing it. He enjoyed working in the yard, puttering around the house and taking long walks. He was “Mr. Fix-It”, always ready to take on new projects.
At his core he enjoyed the simple things in life and had a strong faith that carried him through difficult time.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Eleanor Rubbo. He is survived by his children: Christina Corcoran (Mike Corcoran), Carla Claywell (Gary Claywell) and Carl Rubbo Jr. (Helen Hayes): grandchildren Sean Corcoran (Jaclyn Corcoran), Ryan Corcoran, Scot Corcoran, Mia Claywell (Josh Hunter), Whitney Claywell, Cal Rubbo, Olivia Rubbo and great grandson Caleb Corcoran.
To us he was our much loved Dad and Nonno. Although we are forever grateful for the wonderful memories he left a hole in our hearts and will be sorely missed.
Donations in his honor may be made to t2t.org or to a charity of your choice.
A visitation for Carl will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. The Entombment with Military Honors will take place Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com for the Rubbo family.
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