Birth Date: 09/29/1960
Deceased Date: 04/29/2024
Princeton, NC- Robert Michael Ziccardi, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 29th, 2024.
Robert (Bob) was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 29th, 1960, to Dolly Pujol (Proenza) and Gino Ziccardi. He is Survived by his mother, children, Regina Manzanares (Nelson), Robert Ziccardi Jr., Angel Ziccardi (Brittany), grandchildren; Addyson Ziccardi, Liam Ziccardi, Graham Ziccardi, Brooks Ziccardi, Myles Ziccardi, Braylen Ziccardi.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised on the Florida coast. He was a proud resident of Johnston County, NC and very well known in the local community for his cheerful attitude and giving nature. He was a participant in many charitable community events and always wanted to bring a smile to someone’s face. He was extremely passionate about his work throughout his life with a multitude of career ventures from auto mechanics where he was a master mechanic for General Motors to later building Ziccardi Amusements in the amusement industry. He held an associate degree in business and strove for success by applying the knowledge he obtained.
Bob seemed to always put a smile on everyone’s face around town. From the girls at the bank to the passersby at the local flea market. Through a simple joke or prank, he always seemed to brighten the day. He loved to go saltwater fishing anytime the opportunity arose and spent many of his younger days fishing and shrimping on the beautiful Florida coast. Whether it was by boat or by dock he was there. He will always be remembered as a wonderful and dearly loved father and grandfather with a tender, calm and loving persona. Every memory will truly be cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Let us take a moment to reflect on the unique qualities that made him such a special person in our lives. In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years and he truly enjoyed every moment. One of his most notorious quotes to reference for almost every situation was (“It’s gonna be Okay”) Psalm 46:1 and by those words we will remember him happily.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
