Bob worked at the Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. as a senior trainer, home performance professional, and as the organization’s health and safety director. When he came to AEA in 2012, many energy efficiency leaders in New York City and State already knew Bob from his tenure as the Weatherization Director at Northfield Community LDC, his subsequent work at Conservation Services Group and Steven Winter Associates, or his contributions at conferences.
Bob contributed specialized knowledge of health and safety issues, home performance, quality control inspections, and more.  His previous career with the NYPD had provided him with extensive training in health and safety and rescue operations that gave him unique insights into combustion safety hazards and protocols, and related issues faced by Weatherization staff, and his inspections of hundreds of buildings in New York’s home performance gave him deep knowledge of energy usage and conditions in small homes, and the safety situations that can arise in the course of owning or upgrading the home. This knowledge was invaluable to AEA and its member agencies.
Bob was an affable man, with a dry sense of humor -- but when it came to safety issues, he was all business. He took his work and our mission seriously.  
Bob’s last year at AEA was challenging for him due to his declining health, and his retirement in early 2020 was followed within a few short weeks by the arrival of COVID-19.  We are saddened that we won’t have the opportunity to reunite at holiday gatherings or on other occasions.  Those of us who knew Bob well will miss him very much, indeed.  
On behalf of AEA staff and member agencies throughout the downstate Weatherization network, we send our sympathy to Bob’s loved ones. Though many of us were unable to attend the recent observances due to the pandemic, we hope it will comfort you in some small way to know that many others share in your loss.


In my time with Bob in AEA, because his cubicle was in front of mine, so I had to see a lot of his back....

And that back belongs to a man, who is professional and friendly, serious but with a sense of humor, well spoken, caring and always trying to help. I had seen colleagues went to him with various questions; “have you seen this boiler before?”, “what was the craziest case you had in NYPD”, “(me) Bob, how do you sell infrastructure?” 

Before I left AEA, he told me “don’t be a stranger”. And when I did reach out for a friend, he had my friend called him, shared his NYPD advise and treated my friend like his. 

RIP, Bob. I will miss you.


Dear Bob,

It was a pleasure to work with you.  

I will always enjoy the stories you shared with us at AEA.

May you rest in peace.

Love,

Mina Agarabi


I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing.  We went through the NYPD Police Academy together.  Bob was a gentleman and a nice guy.  He will be missed by all.  My sincerest sympathies to his family.     

My deepest and most heart felt condolences to the family and love ones. Bob was not only co-worker but also a mentor to me. A piece of him will always remain.

Please accept my warmest condolences for the loss of Robert Gardella, he was a respected colleague and will be remembered as such. 


I am so incredibly saddened to hear this. Bob was one of the nicest and sweetest person to work with at AEA. He was always so polite, kind and answered any question with a smile. My deepest condolences to this family. 

I am heartbroken at the loss of you, Bob Gardella.  I met you & Steve when I was in the 72pct. You were and always were the epitome of professionalism & knowledgeable as a E-man. Your sense of humor always change a boring day into laughter, whether you were re-telling a job or ranking on another e-man. Yet, you were always there to lend that helping hand, what ever the task. Any E-man who you took under your wing was definitely a better E-man because of your guidance. I will always be honored that I knew you, and got to call you friend and Brother!
Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences go out to your family. You were a great colleague and friend.  I enjoyed my time working with you. I learned a lot,  and have the utmost respect for you and our friendship.  You will be missed by everyone who lives you touched.  May you rest in peace ,and your soul be never forgotten...God Bless you Bob

I'm so sorry to hear of Bob, passing. I will always remember him as kind and fun person.  RIP my friend. Bob, will be miss by all in Weatherization.  Wayne L. Murchison.


I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bob over the course of twelve years. I remember him as a steady and knowledgeable professional. He was gentlemanly and kind while being effective. His partnership with Steve Petrullo was an example of professionalism and passion working together in a balance rarely
seen in any workplace. It commanded respect.
May his soul Rest In Peace with Our Lord. Thank you for Bob Gardella.

Mike Crowley

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Robert Gardella

17 juillet 1952 – 23 novembre 2020

Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home

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