Robert A. Traudt, Sr., 90, of Northvale, formerly of Norwood, passed away at home on Friday, February 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Flanagan). Cherished father of Robert Traudt, O.Carm. of Middletown, NY, JoAnne Knanishu and husband Glenn of Tappan, NY, Laurie Traudt of Greenwood Lake, NY, Matthew Traudt and wife Jeane of Northvale, John Traudt and wife Joan of Hillsdale and the late Mary Traudt and Christopher Traudt. Adored grandfather of Shanna Leahy and the late Christina Knanishu. Predeceased by his first wife Mary.
Bob was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was a Tin Can Sailor who served aboard the USS Turner, DD 648 and was a member of the Norwood American Legion Post 272. He also served the Borough of Norwood for many years as a member of the Auxiliary Police Dept., the Volunteer Ambulance Corps., and the Fire Company. He was also a Lector and taught CCD at Immaculate Conception Church.
Bob was a painting contractor who owned and operated B. Traudt and Sons Painting.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visitation is Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).
Memorial donations to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, would be greatly appreciated.