Robert “Bob” Edwin Taddei, 83, passed away in Damariscotta on Sept. 6. Born in Alameda, Cal. on Nov. 23, 1927, he was the son of Helen and Vittorio Taddei.
Bob grew up in Alameda before moving to Fremont in 1958. He and Marilyn moved to Bristol in 2005 to enjoy the quiet life and to be closer to their daughter, Kristine. He enjoyed all sports, especially baseball and football. As a young man, he loved going to the Oakland Oaks baseball games. He was an avid fan of the A’s, Giants, Raiders and 49ers. After his move to Maine, he became a fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
He participated in the Centerville National Little League in Fremont as a team manager and umpire. Bob also enjoyed bowling, participating in many leagues in Alameda and Fremont over the years.
Bob was a teamster for over 50 years, working at Riviera Foods in Oakland, Pepsi Cola in Oakland, and Wilsey Foods in Oakland. After he retired, he enjoyed a part-time job for many years at the McDonalds restaurant in the Mission San Jose district of Fremont. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Taddei; brother, Vernon Taddei; and niece, Charlotte Arney (Pete).
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 55 years, Marilyn; daughters, Paula Taddei and Kristine Poland (Rick); son, Dave Taddei; brother, Arnold Taddei; sister-in-law, Lillian Taddei; nephews, Steve Taddei (Kathryn) and Jim Taddei (Sherry); nieces, Susan Tuana and Nancy Tuana; as well as his great-nephew, Philip Taddei.
Private services will be held.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Bristol First Responders, 104 South Side Rd., New Harbor, ME 04554.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
