Robert D. Paganelli, age 86, of Butler, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Butler on July 10, 1932, he was the son of the late Deno and Ada Rausch Paganelli.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army.

Robert retired in 1989 from the Butler City Fire Department after 30 years of service.  He then worked as a driver for BART for 15 years.

He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.

Robert was a life member of VFW Post 249.

He is survived by one son, John D. Paganelli, of Butler; one daughter, Carol Bahorich, of Butler; one grandson, J.R. Bahorich and his wife, Kelly, of Butler; and one great-granddaughter, Sierra Bahorich.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine DeSantis Paganelli, who passed away October 29, 2011.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, on Sunday, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A Blessing Service will be held from the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m.

Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.