Chiprean

Robert E. 'Bob” Chiprean of Erie, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday.

He was born in Butler, the son of the late John and Anna (DeMar) Chiprean.

He was preceded in death by his special aunt, Virginia DeMar Brown.

Bob graduated from John Carroll University and managed the family business, Miller's Shoes of Erie. Bob will always be remembered for his beautiful piano entertainment at the former Station Restaurant, the Avalon Hotel and many special events. He also enjoyed bartending for many years at the Warner Theater with his best friend, Bill Howe.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Sandy; son, John (Penny); daughter, Cindy Redinger (Scott); son, Joe (Sarah), and his dear grandchildren, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Joseph and Nicholas. He also is survived by his brothers, Jack (Jackie) and Jim (Madeline); a brother, Brad (Rebecca); a sister, Susan, and their mother, Carol Chiprean Keller; brother-in-law, Michael Machi (Diana); many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

CHIPREAN — Friends of Robert E. “Bob” Chiprean, who passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home, 4216 Sterrettania Road, Erie, Pa., from 4 until 7 p.m. and are invited to the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 2401 W. 38th St. Erie, Pa. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.