Robert 'Bobby' Henry Passofaro

Robert ‘Bobby’ Henry Passofaro, 87, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Anita Babineau Passofaro, died Sunday, September 27, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle of being partially paralyzed due to a stroke. Bobby was born in St. Paul, MN to the late Leonard Eugene Passofaro and Veline Mary Venneman Passofaro.

He worked as a bartender in a small casino in Las Vegas until his retirement, a role that placed him among people and everyday conversation. Outside of work, he loved fishing and spending time playing card games and marjong. Bobby’s family was his top priority. He also dedicated himself to praying for his family and anyone else in need. Reading about the Saints, history of the church and stories about miracles were part of his daily life and reflected his steady and spiritual nature. Bobby was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in McCormick, SC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Harold Passofaro, Henry Passofaro, Leonore Himmelwright and Nancy Nelson; Bill Ortt; Dino Ortt; and Travis Younghans.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 34 years, Anita; step-son, Joseph Robitaille; siblings, Rose Ortt (Don Yobi), Mary Whaley (Jack), Leonard (Jeanne), Theresa Bryan (Bob), Bryan, Gene, and Debbie Rugroden and Joe (April) and Vivianne; greatly loved by his nieces and nephews, Ryan and Dawn, James and Kayla, Mason, Madelyn, McKayla, Elisha, Pam and Carmela, Lisa and Greg, Michelle and Brad, Zachary, Samantha, Tiffany, Heather, Christopher, Ashley, Dustin, Taylor and Lee, Jessica and Cole, Alexander and Kayla, Jazzmine, Alex and Penelope, Cierra, Xavier and Lilly, Talon, Lucas and many other relatives and friends

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Passofaro family.