Robert ‘Bobby’ S. DuCarme –  Belle Vernon
Obituaries
July 8, 2020

Robert ‘Bobby’ S. DuCarme – Belle Vernon

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Robert “Bobby” S. DuCarme, 50, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Nov. 5, 1969, in New Eagle, the son of Rose Marie DuCarme who resides in Monongahela and the late Robert S. Richter Sr., who died May 3, 1992. Bobby was a 1987 graduate of Ringgold High School and Speers vo-tech. He spent his adult life working for multiple companies, including Kelly Run Sanitation, Waste Management, DelRosa’s Pizza, Tri-County Taxi, and PTI Transport. Bobby enjoyed playing cards, listening to country music, and being with his Pomeranian, “Bear,” who was the love of his life. Bobby will always be remembered for his goofy personality and contagious laugh. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion and caregiver, Jennifer L. Bongiorno of Belle Vernon; sister, Tamara Haney; five brothers, Ronald (L.J.) and Jules Branch, Robert Jr., Danny (Kook) and Albert Richter; aunt, Shirley DuCarme; two uncles, Ronald and Donald DuCarme; four nephews; six nieces; one great-nephew; two great-nieces. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Hiles, Robin Richter; and an uncle, John DuCarme Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2020, in the FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Interment will follow in Bowman Flatwoods Cemetery, Vanderbilt. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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