Robert Santarelli, 74, of Clark Summit passed away Friday March 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 22, 1939, son of the late Cesare Santarelli and the former Giulia Luzioli.
He was the founder of Olympic Pools in Exeter, in 1966.
Preceding him in death are his sisters Irma Ninotti and Lillian Santarelli.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Santarelli, of Laflin.  Daughters Lori and husband Paul Galato of Media, Pa. Kendall and husband George Place, of Meshoppen. Carlee of Los Angeles, Ca, Sons, Scott of Clark Summit. Robert Jr. of Wyoming. Anthony and wife Corinne of Factoryville. Also surviving are sisters Jean Harrison, Shavertown. Lola Santarelli, West Wyoming and Norma Williamson of Swoyersville. Also, surviving are his four grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his two beloved dogs Sheba and Selena.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the care that they gave to their father.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday from Gubbiotti Funeral Home 1030 Wyoming ave, Exeter followed by a mass of Christian burial at 9:30a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter.
Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Caverton. Friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.