Robert A. DiSibio Ed.D

Bob leaves his beloved wife of 50 years, Marie (Thomas) DiSibio; his son, Robert DiSibio Jr (Nancy) and two granddaughters Katherine and Jane DiSibio all of Wilmington, Delaware. He also is survived by his sister Carol DiSibio Terry (Dennis) and brother Russell DiSibio (Julie); and brothers-in-law Michael Thomas (Sue, deceased) and Joseph Thomas (Deborah). “Uncle B” was beloved by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Born and raised in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Bob attended the California University of Pennsylvania and obtained his bachelor’s degree in elementary education. It was there that he met his wife, Marie Thomas, in math class. Bob went on to obtain his master’s degree there; and then his Doctorate of Education at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1973.

Bob had a rich academic career serving in various professorial roles at Wilkes University, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, King College, Saint Joseph’s University and D’Youville College which brought Bob and Marie to Buffalo, NY, where they lived for 33 years. Bob finished his career at the Department of Education at Medaille College in Buffalo, retiring in 2012.

Bob was very committed to his faith and was an active member of St. John Maron Church in Williamsville, NY. He was the President of the Holy Name Society men’s group for five years; co-creator of the St. John Maron Scholarship for rising college students; led the development of the annual summer fund-raising festival; and was a frequent lector. In 2018, Bob was inducted into the Pontifical Order of Saint Gregory the Great, one of the five pontifical orders of knighthood in the Catholic Church. In addition to his church activities, Bob was an avid card player, movie watcher and Buffalo and Pittsburgh sports fan. Bob especially loved travelling with Marie, whether it was taking the convertible for a local spin or flying to warmer weather, Bob loved to be on the go.

He adored and doted on his two granddaughters, who equally adored their Tatone. His adoration could not overcome the miles, so Bob and Marie moved from Buffalo to Wilmington, Delaware in 2016 to be closer to Rob, Nancy, Kate and Jane.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 19th at Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00am on Monday, May 20th at St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John Maron Scholarship Fund, 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.