Basile1938~2021Robert C. age 83, passed away in his lifelong home on July 30, 2021Robert (Bob aka UNC) was a lifelong resident of East Lansdowne, PA since 1942. He graduated from St. Cyril of Alexandria, Class of 1952 and went on to West Catholic High School for Boys Class of 1956, and in 1961 he enlisted in the United States Army where he served until 1967. He worked for the Okidata Group for 30 years until his retirement.He loved his family, and in addition, he was a father/grandfather figure to his nieces and nephews. He loved telling stories of his crazy days as a teenager with his brother, trips to Wildwood and military adventures in Tijuana and work trips to Las Vegas and Japan. He loved bowling, gardening and taking care of the array of house plants he kept. Sundays were for The Eagles and Sunday nights were at Harrah’s Casino. He was independent, never complained, and had a heart of gold! He was a great Father, Uncle, Son, Brother, Friend, Caregiver and Neighbor. He will be truly missed by all who knew him!!Predeceased by his beloved parents Chester Basile and Mary Ellen Jones, his dear brother George Joseph Basile (Margaret) and dear sister Jeanette Gillespie (James).Survived by his beloved children, Kelly O’Donnell (Fred), Robert Basile (Sandy), and Karen McMullan (John); his cherished grandchildren, Jillian O’Donnell, Jamie Ritchie (Eric), Lauren O’Donnell (Taylor), Ryann Cantwell (Patrick), Zachary Basile, Michael Basile, and Colin Swanson; his adoring great-granddaughter Palmer Ritchie; and his dear sister Kathryn Warner, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.Relatives and friends are invited his Visitation on Friday, August 13, 2021 11:00am-12:15pm with a memorial service to follow at 12:30 pm at the Danjolell-Barone Memorial Home of Wallingford 908 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086. Inurnment Private.