Robert DePaolo Obituary

The memory of Robert DePaolo of Vandalia, Illinois, who passed away on May 27, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert DePaolo to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Dominic and Verona DePaolo (O'Frenzo); his wife Carol Jeanne Lathrop; his sister Beatrice "Betty" DeBord; and his granddaughter Darcey DePaolo.

He is survived by: his children, Robert DePaolo, Jr. (Gail), Deanna Depew (Carl), Barbara Henna (Tim) and Antonia Mefford (Jeff); his grandchildren, Tom DePaolo (Julie), Dustin Sefton (Jessica), Jenny Sefton (Becca), Brooke Bennett (Amanda), Monica Castleman (Matt), Joetta Yarbrough, Ryan Mefford (Kearstin), Taylor Mefford (David) and Nicholas DePaolo (Jenna); his stepgrandchildren, Ashley Blankenship (Adam), Katie Tate, Alex Mills (Blake), Allyson Crabtree (Gage) and Miles Depew; his great grandchildren, Anna, Cole, Kennidee, Todd, Avery, Cooper, Gus, Ruby, Katy, Sydney, Grady, Delta, Jacob, Kamdyn, Mia, Gwendolyn, Juniper, Braelyn, Harper and Asher; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, River, Reagan, Briggs, Emery, Leo, Bennett, Miley, Regan, Charlie and Jordan. He is also survived by extended family & many friends.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Vandalia Lions Club.