Obituary of Robert John Recchio

Robert John Recchio, 79, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, May 15, 2026 in Sumter, SC. with family and lots of love.

He was born September 4, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Philip Recchio and Shirley Smith Recchio. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Recchio and his second wife, Connie Robinson Recchio.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Dana Recchio; sister, Shirley Peirone; brothers, Tom Recchio (Elani) and Phil Recchio (Carol); nieces, Tammy Griffeth (Chris) and Amanda Recchio; nephews, Bobby Peirone, Phillip Recchio, Devin Recchio, Owen Recchio, and Thomas Recchio; many extended family and friends.

Robert’s working career spanned many years in the world of computers.

Robert was a kind Christian man who for a number of years enjoyed teaching  children’s Sunday school. He had a God given gift for music and was an excellent piano player. He willingly shared his piano music with others. Robert was a faithful New York Yankees baseball fan. Robert’s presence in our lives will be truly missed.

The graveside service will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Garden of Memories Cemetery conducted by Pastor Gordon Powell. The family will receive friends following the graveside service in the Fellowship Hall of Centerville Baptist Church.

A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Online condolences may be left at www.quinnmcgowen.com/obituary/Robert-Recchio

Courtesy announcement by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, South Carolina, (803) 775-9386.