Robert J. Woodside's Obituary
Robert John Woodside, 80, of Broadview Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1942 to the late Robert H. and Anna Marie Woodside (nee Costlow). He was a parishioner at St. Basil’s for 40 years where he enjoyed active participation in the widowers' group. He also belonged to a bowling league for many years and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed downhill skiing, cross country skiing, hiking, bicycling, and travel. He was a retired computer programmer, an avid coin collector, and kept a complete family tree record as a hobby. Robert also enjoyed planning annual family reunions.
Robert will be deeply missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna Woodside (nee Ronning). Loving father of David Woodside (deceased) Amanda (Joshua) Martin and Cheryl (Kevin) Giffin; cherished grandfather of David Kevin Woodside (deceased) Brittany Senger, Kacie Giffin, Matthew Giffin, April Woodside, Haylie Martin, Heidi Martin, and Brooke Martin (deceased); dear great-grandfather of Kali and Keegan Bihner; loving brother of John (Dee) Woodside, Pat (Danny) Klamert, and deceased siblings: Irene (John) Repka, Raymond Woodside, Tom Woodside, Charles Woodside, Shirley (Ronald) Zubal, William (Virginia) Woodside; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Basil The Great Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville, Ohio 44141 at 10 a.m. The family will host a reception in Robert’s honor following the inurnment at Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 at 12-2 p.m.
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