Roberto Varricchio

Also known as "Rob"

25 April 197112 August 2024

VARRICCHIO, Roberto (Rob)

Passed away suddenly at home on Monday 12 August.

Loved and treasured husband of Rebekah, adored Dad of Marco, Sophia and Lorenzo.  Loved son of Susan and Mario.  Loved brother and best mate of Carlo, brother-in-law of Robyn.  Son-in-law of Kevin (dec) and Fran Edwards, brother-in-law of Leah (dec), Tracey, loved nephew of John and Donna, Chris and Jacquie, Elizabeth (dec) and Allan (dec), nephews and nieces – Luca, Rico, Krystal, Sarah and Micahla.  Best mate of Tony (Bones).

Special thanks to the emergency response teams including our neighbour first on the scene off duty police officer Ryan.

Our hearts will be broken forever.  We will miss your humour, unfiltered banter and cooking.

A service to celebrate Rob's life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Home on Tuesday 20 August 2024 at 2:00pm. 

Messages can be sent to The Varricchio Family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011

Tributes

Rob you were one of kind took everyone for who they were a kind soul sharing your food recipes. Been so good to your mum and dad always making sure Susan had what she has great to see everyone is supporting your family which helps in every day stength at peace my friend thinking of all your family god bless

Lisa

Fond memories of Roberto from both Murray and Jo. Thinking of Roberto's family, Carlo and his close friends. Deepest sympathy. Murray and Jo

Murray and Jo Turner

Rob you will be sorely missed. Rob and Rebekah - I remember so well the good times we had when I was living at your place over good food and the odd beverage or two when I was playing bball for Nelson. So many good memories which will stay with me for a lifetime. Rob it's not meant to be that you pass when you had so much more living to do alongside your family - getting to watch your kids as they grow into adults and form their ow family and have kids of their own, so you can hang out with the grandkids. Our prayers and aroha to Rebekah, Marco, Sophia and Lorenzo, Carlo, Robyn, Luca and Rico, Mario and Sue and the wider whanau and friends. KP, Linda and Kanye

Linda, Kenny and Kanye Perkins

Our thoughts are with you all at this time.A great person gone to soon Robert and Rosalie

Robert Winter

Dear Rob ,what a big shock just seen death notice in paper tonite.Gonna miss seeing you around at basketball. Deep sympathy to the family.rest in peace Rob. Xxxxxxx

Daph MCKay

Hey Rob, Havent seen you for 30 years. You were always a top bloke. Treated everyone the same. Made us laugh. Enjoyed your sport. Basketball, cricket, golf. Flatest most accurate jumper in the history of the game. "Thats alright isnt it" was one of your sayings. Yes Rob, you were alright. Thoughts to family snd friends. Baden Turley, Ross Cleland, Warren McKnight

Baden Turley

My deepest sympathy to all of Robs loved ones. Treasured memories of a beautiful soul taken far to soon. 🙏 RIP

Colleen Mccue
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