of Jonesboro, AR

October 18, 1936 - September 14, 2020

Bob Massanelli, 83, of Jonesboro, went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, September 14, 2020, passing away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with his granddaughter, Haven Massanelli, at his his side.

He was a devout Catholic and member of Blessed Sacrament Church of Jonesboro.Bob retired from Safeway after 33 years, then went on to Massanelli Dry Cleaners. One of Bob's greatest loves, aside from his wife Dorothy, was his 1963 Volkswagen convertible. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Life Center, and having coffee with his friends. Family was everything to Bob and he will be greatly missed.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Adele Massanelli; and his sister, Mary Jane Peace.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Massanelli; his son, Ralph (Sherry) Massanelli; brother, Mike (Helen) Massanelli; grandchildren, Haven Massanelli, Dustin Black of PA, Mike Rosten of CA; great-grandchildren, Deuce Black, Kayleigh Black, Spencer Black, Cole Rosten, and Michael Rosten; and many nieces and nephews.

At the family's request, all services will be private at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A family gathering will begin at 10 am on September 18,2020 with rosary beginning at 10:30 am.

A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 am on September 18,2020. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include his granddaughter, Haven Massanelli; friends, Jerry Tibbs and Harold Miles; nephews, Dean Peace, Shawn Smith and Johnny Wayne Smith.

For lasting memorials, the family requests that consideration be given to Blessed Sacrament Church and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Jonesboro.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are required and social distancing is being observed.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com