PROSPECT — Robert Ariola, age 80, passed away on Nov. 11, 2015 in Prospect at home with his wife Nancy.

Robert is survived by his four children, Robert Ariola, Mark Ariola, Sharon Saunders and Laura Como; 12 grandchildren; and his siblings, Paul Ariola, Judy Hankey and Shirley Mazlak.

He was predeceased by Annunciata Ariola, his mother, and sister Dottie Harrigan and his first wife, Joan Vail Ariola.

He also leaves Tammy Magnano, Penny Barolli, Cyndi McKeown, Craig McKeown and Susan Boucher; his five stepchildren and 14 step-grandchildren.

Robert was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and belonged to the Naugatuck East Congregation. His greatest joy was teaching people the Bible and the wonderful hope we have for the future. Revelations 21:3,4.

Arrangements are private.