Robert James Nastasi (“Bob”) passed away peacefully on Nov, 3, 2026, leaving behind his two daughters, extended family, and many people who will remember him with love, laughter, and countless stories.
Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife, Christine (Dentato) Nastasi, who passed away in 2021. They shared 46 years of marriage, building a life together and raising a family. Nearly five decades of memories, experiences, and milestones connected them, and Christine remained an important part of Robert's life story. Their life together was a lasting bond, and he now joins the woman with whom he shared so many years.
Robert grew up in Yorktown Heights, New York, after his family moved there from Long Island. He spent his formative years in Yorktown and graduated from Yorktown High School in 1970. The area would remain an important part of his story, and it was where he established many of the roots that stayed with him throughout his life.
Robert was a hardworking man who built a career in telecommunications, working for both IBM and UPS. He dedicated many years to his work and took pride in what he did. He understood the value of hard work and spent much of his life doing what he needed to do for his family. His career was an important part of his life, but there was certainly much more to Robert than his work.
Anyone who knew Robert knew he was quite a character. He had a great sense of humor and genuinely enjoyed making people laugh. He was funny, sometimes without even trying, and had a way of saying things or making observations that could turn an ordinary moment into a memorable one. He had a personality all his own and was never someone easily forgotten. Whether you knew him for years or simply spent time with him, chances are you have a story about something funny he said or did. That sense of humor was part of what made Robert Robert (or “Bob” rather), and it is something his family and friends will continue to remember and smile about.
Robert had a real enthusiasm for cars and airplanes, two interests that stayed with him throughout his life. He loved going to car shows, where he could spend time checking out the different makes and models, and he always enjoyed a good airshow. These were things he genuinely looked forward to and made time for. His interests were a reflection of the things he enjoyed outside of work and family, and they were very much a part of who he was.
Robert is survived by his two daughters, Melissa of Hudson, New York, and Jessica of Yorktown, New York. He was an important part of their lives, and they will remember him for his hard work, his sense of humor, and the personality that made him who he was. His passing leaves a tremendous loss for both of them, as well as for the rest of their family.
Robert is also survived by his sister, Roseanne Defonce (Daniel) of Fishkill, New York, as well as his loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. His family was an important part of his life, and he leaves behind generations of relatives who will remember him and the place he held in their lives.
Robert will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be remembered with love, and he will never be forgotten.
Information provided by Clark & Giordano Funeral Home
