Robert J. Fitzmyer, "Bob", age 97, of Rosemont, PA passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022.  He was born March 15, 1925. He was the third child of Joseph A. Fitzmyer and Anna Fitzmyer (nee Alexy). His predeceased siblings were Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Jr. SJ, Florence Griffin and Marie Dougherty. He grew up in North Philadelphia and attended St Hugh's elementary school. He was a graduate of St Joseph's Preparatory School, where he was a strong student and a member of the football team.

He was drafted into the Army upon high school graduation in 1942 and served in the 283 Army Battalion. He was a forward observer in the French and Germany theaters of WW II and became an Army corporal. He was awarded 2 bronze stars. He played football in Berlin after the war representing the Second Armored Division.

He attended Villanova University and graduated in 1950 as a mechanical engineer. There he attended daily Mass and was captain of the 150 pound football team. Later, he was inducted into Villanova's Athletic Hall of Fame. He worked in industrial pumps and started the Robert J. Fitzmyer, Co., Inc.

Many cherished family members and friends survive him. He has been married to Marie A. Fitzmyer for 72 years and together they have 8 children, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The funeral services will take place on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the St Thomas of Villanova Church on the Villanova University campus, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. A Viewing will begin at 9am with Funeral Mass to follow at 10am. Interment will be at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Villanova University Engineering Fund.