Robert N. Clancy, dedicated volunteer
Robert N. Clancy, 97, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born Dec. 24, 1924, in the Bronx, N.Y., son of the late Frank and Louise Clancy.
Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees in 1942 while he was still a high school senior. He served 28 months in the South, Central, and North Pacific with the 82nd Naval Construction Battalion, and was honorably discharged in 1946.
Following his Navy career, Bob began work with Studebaker Export Corporation in New York City. This was followed by a career with Getty Oil Company from which he retired in 1985 after 33 dedicated years. Bob relocated from Wayne, Pa., to Rehoboth Beach at this time. During his retirement years, he was actively engaged in volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and Casa San Francisco for 25 years. In recognition of this service to the Wilmington Diocese, Bob was awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. In 1987, he was named Volunteer of the Year by the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services. As a member of St. Edmond's Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Bob served as chairperson of finance and administration for 12 years. In recent years, he has been volunteering at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach, mentoring in the ESL Ministry. Bob is also a recipient of The Jefferson Award for community service.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Roche Clancy; his sons: Kevin and Richard; his brothers: Frank and John; and his sister, Doris Boytano. He is survived by his daughters-in-law: April Clancy of Coatesville, Pa., and Donna Behrens of Darlington, Wis.; his friend, Rick Rios of Milford; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his many nephews and nieces, all of whom individually held a very special place in his life.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 4, at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at noon, Saturday, Feb. 5, at Calvary Cemetery, 235 E. Matsonford Road, West Conshohocken, Pa.
All are invited to join the Mass via livestreaming by visiting St. Edmond's YouTube channel at: youtube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Mask wearing is required and social distancing must be observed by all service attendees and participants.
Visit Bob’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
