Born on October 17, 1942 in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Victor and Alice Rodite.
Bob received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College in 1964 and his MS in EE from California Institute of Technology in 1965. After graduation, Bob joined IBM and held technical, program, & system management positions in electronic packaging, and document & check image systems. He has 6 United States patents.
The joy of Bob’s life was his family. He married Pat Rodite, the love of his life, in 1967. He was beloved by his family who will miss him greatly. He was a devoted father and grandfather (Papa). He loved his family and never missed his grandchildren’s school activities. He cherished all the many family vacations. At the annual Christmas Eve family gatherings, Bob always had a special fun activity for his family, including playing the trumpet along with his grandchildren. He was his wife’s and children’s best friend.
Bob was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Third and Fourth Degree. He belonged to the Respect Life Ministry for over 20 years and was a diligent witness to the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat; two children, Colleen Wessler (Kurt), and Robert Rodite (Christina) and four precious grandchildren, Gianna and Patrick Wessler, Reese and Colin Rodite. Bob is also survived by his loving brother, Victor Rodite (Dorothy) of Stroudsburg, PA, and his sister-in-law, Kelly (Bill) McClintock of Greenville, SC. He is also survived by two nieces, three nephews, and many cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to:
MiraVia
P.O. Box 11499
Charlotte, NC 28220
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 11:00 AM at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Rodite family.
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