Robert Albert Paternoster

PATERNOSTER, Robert A., "Bob," December 30, 2023, Age 73. Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of April (Randy) Bridgeman, Carrie (Todd) Miller, Ryan (Katie) Paternoster and Jason (Lizz) Paternoster. Cherished grandfather of Grayson, Caroline, Evan, Avery, Andrew, Charlotte, Carter and Lainey. Dear brother of Chuck (Linda) Paternoster, Cathleen (Dave) Pasque, and Bill Paternoster. Predeceased by his parents Marcel and Rosemary, and his siblings Marcel Paternoster and Connie Paternoster. Bob died peacefully in his sleep after spending Christmas with all of his kids and grandkids. Bob met his wife, Doris, 55 years ago at East Detroit High School. In 1970, during the Vietnam War, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, after which he remained proud to be a veteran. He worked for years at Westinghouse Numalogic and then the U.S. Tank Army Command as a leader in their procurement organization. Bob had a wide range of interests throughout his life. He spent many a weekend tinkering with and riding his dirt bike with the Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan. His kids were raised on the Bobs - Seger and Dylan. And our Bob loved nothing more than to watch his daughters and granddaughters at dance performances and competitions, and his sons and grandkids at various sports events - especially soccer games. He was the proud architect of our annual fabulous family fireworks for which he perfected the combination of the fast and slow fuse. The fireworks were a resounding hit with all of the families on Lower Scott Lake, and a big family affair to prepare that included his sons and grandkids. He was an excellent cook. Through the years, we enjoyed “Bob soup,” amazing spaghetti sauce, perfectly seasoned and cooked smoked brisket, and Christmas prime rib. Bob was often teased by his family about his love for movies on the Hallmark Channel. Bob was also a NASCAR enthusiast, and spent many Sundays watching races with friends. He was proud to donate his long silver hair to Wigs for Kids. In his later years, he enjoyed collecting and showing model trains. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, January 5th from 3 :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. There will be a 6:30 p.m. Sharing of Memories service. Both will be held at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan in Bob's honor would be appreciated. You can send your contributions to: The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan Attn: Joey Vanator, CPA P.O. Box 514 Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Since there is no way to donate online, we will also have a box at the visitation to leave a donation.

Robert Albert Paternoster

August 9, 1950 - December 30, 2023