ROBERT "BOB" A. MARAIO

Robert “Bob” A. Maraio, age 91, of Camillus passed away on April 11, 2026. Bob was a native of Medina, NY and would go on to graduate from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. Bob was also a proud U.S. Army Veteran and served his country during the Korean War. He would go on to retire from GE’s missile/space program after 20 years of service, ending his career as a project engineer in the area of computer engineering. Following his retirement from GE, Bob joined Niagara Mohawk as a computer analyst. While working for Niagara Mohawk he was awarded 2 United States patents for his efforts in power systems engineering. He retired from Niagara Mohawk as an R&D program manager after almost 20 years of service. Bob was interested in all sports and especially loved to cheer on his favorite teams, the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Tigers. His passion for sports couldn’t be satisfied by just cheering from the stands however, and so Bob became a coach for both Little League Boys Baseball and Girls softball. In his free time he also enjoyed travelling with family and spending time in his vegetable garden. Bob had a deep sense of community and volunteered with many organizations throughout his life. He spent over 25 years volunteering at Community General Hospital, was a member of the Camillus Elks #31 and, perhaps most notably, with the V.A. Medical Center where he supplied the hospital and homeless programs with food, clothing, and household items. In addition to his other charitable endeavors, he served as a volunteer tax consultant for AARP’s tax assistance program serving the Western portion of Onondaga County for almost 20 years. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Maria (Viana), two daughters; Sharon Maraio of East Syracuse and Sandra (Peter) Tallman of Fairfield, CT and two adored grandchildren; Sophie Tallman of Dallas, TX and Derek Tallman of Fairfield, CT. Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday April 15, 2026 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave, Solvay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 AM Thursday April 16, 2026 at St. Marianne Cope Parish–St. Cecilia Church, 1001 Woods Rd, Solvay. Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum, DeWitt. The family would like to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at Upstate University Hospital and Upstate Cancer Center, with special thanks to the wonderful security guard, Mickey, and to the nurses on 9E- Grace, Hanna, Katy, Ben, Steffon, Shelby, Sara, and Annie. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to the caring staff of The Cottages, building 30. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in Bob’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project- support.woundedwarriorproject.org Please share online tributes and memories at www.bagozzitwins.com.

ROBERT "BOB" A. MARAIO

September 9, 1934 - April 11, 2026