Robert L. English, 69

March 20, 2014

Robert L. English, 69, of Lititz, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Coatesville VA Medical Center. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Robert and Helena (Bankes) English. Bob was married to Elva “Ellie” (Poche”²) English since August 2010.

Bob served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of Garden Spot American Legion Post #56, Lititz. He lived in Philadelphia and worked as a clerk in immigration for the Federal Government. Before moving to Lititz in 2012, Bob lived in North Carolina for 3 years. Bob was of the Catholic Faith. He loved trains and animals and rooting for the Eagles, and was a stamp collector.

Surviving in addition to his wife Ellie are a stepdaughter Shanon Rocco of Southampton, PA, stepson Robert Kaler, husband of Eileen of Bayport, NY; five grandchildren: Sarah Rocco, Antonio Rocco, Riley Kaler, Jill Kaler and Darby Kaler; and two sisters Barbara Furey, wife of James of Philadelphia and Sandra McGinley of Sewel, NJ.

The Funeral will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with The Rev. Mr. Matthew Larlick officiating. A Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Monday from 7-9 PM. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.