Robert Pinto

February 22, 2023

CHARLOTTE- Robert Pinto, age 82, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a brief stay with his family by his side.  He was the son of the late John and Tafila Pinto of Roebling, NJ.

Bob was born in Trenton, NJ, on December 21, 1940.  He resided in Roebling, NJ until enlisting in the National Guard upon his graduation from Florence Township Memorial High School. After serving in the National Guard, he began working in sales in the boating industry.  On April 28, 1962, Bob married Carole Goddard of Florence, NJ.  Bob and Carole have lived in Charlotte for the past 30 years after moving from Winter Garden, FL.   

Bob having always been involved in sales decided to go into commercial real estate. He worked for Coldwell Banker for a short time and then started his own company, Charlotte Commercial Real Estate.

Bob was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 9560.  He loved helping sell Christmas trees and working at the basketball games when the Knights used to man the concession stands.  Bob also was a member of the fellowship Companies for Christ Bible Study which met every Wednesday morning.  He could no longer participate in any of these when his cancer treatment would not allow it.

Bob had always loved music, singing while playing his guitar.  He had a great singing voice. In church he loved the hymn “Amazing Grace” and would always sing it.  Bob was a huge fan of Elvis Presley growing up in the 50’s.  He especially loved his CD of hymns.  Bob would take his guitar to the assisted living where his mother resided and play and sing for the residents. They always looked forward to hearing him.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carole; daughters, Joanne Lynn Lewis of Charlotte, NC and daughter, Lisa Susan Curtis of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren, Michael Lopez-Ibanez, Lindsey Lopez-Ibanez, Amanda Scott and Kelli Scott.  Also surviving are his niece, Kelsey Schmidt and two great-nephews, Samuel Schmidt and Zachary Schmidt.

Bob’s wife and family cannot express enough thanks for the many years of kindness, friendship, and great care by Dr. Brittany Knick Ragan and her staff, all the nurses, including everyone in Guest Services for his transportation.  The family also wishes to recognize all the doctors. and their team in Hematology at the Levine Cancer Institute and doctors and nurses at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center who fought so hard for Bob the last week of his life.  A special thank you to the fire department and EMT’s who responded so quickly.

A Funeral Mass for Bob will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 13, 2023, in the Chapel of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.  Inurnment including Military Honors will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.  Bob being a veteran loved the flag. The first thing he did every morning was put out the American Flag.

Memorials may be offered in memory of Bob to the Levine Cancer Institute, 1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Joanne Lewis

    My Dad is already missed terribly by all of us. He was the one person I could always call.... with a problem or question and he would listen to EVERY word, or just to talk and hear about his days.... and he always had time and often some sort of joke to go with it! It was just recently as his illness progressed, and particularly now that he isn't here to call, that I realize how special and important to me that connection was. It has taken this entire time, from February 22 until the service yesterday, for me to finally be able to process and somewhat internalize his passing.
    I have so many special memories growing up. Like the train setup down on the full sized pool table in our basement in NJ. A huge piece of plywood covered the entire table and was decorated with grass, trees, houses, ... and an amazing train set that we spent hours playing with! Christmas usually included something to add to the landscape (as much a present for him as for us)!
    His love of Elvis Presley was part of his soul. His collection of albums was, I believe, complete when I was young. He played both electric and acoustic guitar, learning a variety of Elvis songs among others. He took us to one of Elvis' last concert tours in Orlando when we were living there. I'll never forget that. I also remember I was driving home in my car when I heard on the radio that Elvis had died. I started crying, not just for the death of Elvis, but for the heartbreak my Dad would feel.
    There are so many other wonderful memories with Daddy that I can't begin to list. From learning to polish rocks in our rock tumbler in the cellar of our NJ home... to traveling back to NJ from FL for vacation, the 4 of us and our dog, in a huge motor home he brought home a couple days before we were to leave! He loved to surprise us, and LOVED to take us out for wonderful meals. Something easy to do in Orlando with all the Disney properties!
    When it came to my children, his grandchildren, I was so very fortunate to have my parents move to Charlotte when my daughter was born. Daddy was a such a loving grandfather. He loved Mikey and Lindsey with all his heart, from the second he first held each of them in his arms. He always loved playing with them, making Donald Duck voices that made them laugh like crazy! His love and concern for them grew as he watched them grow into adults, always asking me about them and how their lives were going. Time passed so quickly. We always need more time.
    I was blessed to be at his side holding his hand, with my Mother, sister and brother-in-law, when he took his last breath. Although he appeared unconscious for those last couple of days, he knew we were there. As I sat there telling him how much we all loved him, he squeezed my hand. It was the best final gift from him I could ever receive. I believe he was spared a long difficult fight through his cancer battle with this sudden, unexpected accident. I wish I could have had one more of those talks with him, but I guess I did without knowing, and he gave me my answer. I know he is with God, Jesus and the Holy Mary, and he is good. The amazing service yesterday placed him in his final resting place here on Earth, and I still talk with him every day ❤️

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