Gottuso, Col. Robert M. April 15, 1930 – July 11, 2015 He was born April 15, 1930 in Utica, NY to Salvatore and Maria (Abbate) Gottuso. He married Dorothy Ann Mody on September 12, 1953. She survives with 2 sons, Eric A. (Teri) Gottuso of Elkhart and Robert M. (Gayle) Gottuso of Laguna Niguel, CA; grandchildren, Michael, Salvatore, Erica, Nichole, Kyle, Ali, Joey, Vinny, Tony, Gina, Nick, Mindy, Ashley and Kaylee and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Fay Marie Gottuso, a sister, Rose Evelyn Wojcik and his parents. After graduating from M.I.T., earning a Master’s degree in meteorology, Robert honorably served his country for 30 years from 1952-1982 in the U. S. Air Force, retiring as Colonel. His last position was commander of the 3rd Weather Wing at Offutt AFB, Bellevue, NE. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10am, Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Bellevue Memorial Chapel. Inurnment: St. John’s Cemetery, Bellevue, NE with military honors by Offutt AFB Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Columban Fathers, P. O. Box 10, St. Columbans, NE 68056.
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