Robert R. Villani Obituary
Raphael (Robert) Villani , 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1st. He was born in Avellino, Italy on March 23, 1935 to Carmine Antonio Villani and Fiorina (Olivieri) Villani. He came to America alone when he was only 15 to pursue the American dream.
He was predeceased by his father Carmine Antonio Villani, his mother Fiorina (Olivieri) Villani, his sisters Lena and Yola, his wife of 60+ years Patricia Ann Villani nee Piccari, and his son-in-law Anthony Tomasello. He is survived by his daughter, Marie Elena Tomasello, his daughter Patricia Lauletta, his son Carmen Villani, his son Michael Villani, his son-in-law Nicholas Lauletta, his daughter-in-law Maria Villani, his daughter-in-law Rebecca Villani, his grandchildren Brian Tomasello, Alexa Tomasello (in-law), Danielle Tomasello, Nicholas Lauletta, Sheila Lauletta (in-law), Michael Lauletta, Ellen Lauletta (in-law), Erica Villani, Anthony Villani, Ryan Villani, and Colin Villani, his great-grandchildren Vincent Tomasello, Anya Tomasello, Christopher Tomasello, David Lauletta, Isabella Lauletta, Michael Lauletta, and Benjamin Lauletta.
He has been a Hammonton resident for the last 50+ years. He worked incredibly hard to provide for his family and showed his love for his family by being available to them whenever he was needed. He worked at Kessler Clothing Company, Whitehall Laboratories, and Brunos Auto Parts. He loved to work with his hands and he was a great all-around handyman. He was always there to help relatives and friends with household projects. He loved to work out in his yard and he grew the best tomatoes anyone has ever eaten, loved to grow crops, and make his own wine. He lived to watch his family grow. He also adored watching his beloved Philadelphia sports teams.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Hammonton Lions Club, P.O. Box 22, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
