Robert Adrian Dassylva Sr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Robert Adrian Dassylva Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. Robert, born on November 17, 1938, passed away on September 10, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Robert for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Robert’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his sister Patsy Wigmore. He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his children, Robert, Jr. (Julie), Mike (Penny), Brian Dassylva (Pansey) and Kristen of Cincinnati; and his brothers-in-law, David Dillon (Ginny) of Powell and Al Wigmore of Silver Springs, MD.. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Snyder Rodman Funeral Center (101 Valleyside Dr, Delaware, OH 43015). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery (3737 Ostrander Rd, Ostrander, OH 43061).
