Obituary of Robert W. Bates

Robert "Bobby" Bates Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Vineland. Robert was an avid Flyers and Redskins fan. He enjoyed going to the Flyers games and watching both of his favorite teams on tv, and trying different kinds of foods. He lived for his family and would help anyone who needed it. Robert was a jokester and always had everyone laughing. He was predeceased by his step-father, Reds Gladney. He is survived by his son, Bobby Bates III; fiancé Patty Lair; grandchildren, Braelynn, Aubrey, and Carter; his mother, Barbara Gladney; father, Robert Bates Sr.; two sisters, Maryann Snyder and Tatum Bates; brother, Richard Ferretti and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30pm at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home. Memories, thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family by visiting dlfuneral.com.