Robert Albert Holden

Robert Albert Holden, 83, of Sunnybrook Drive Warren, died Sunday evening, March 2, 2008 at the St. Joseph Health Care Center. Born December 27, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Albert Fredrick and Alice Viola (Thompson) Holden. A graduate of Penn Hills High School, Robert attended The University of Pittsburgh where he studied transportation and economics. Robert also served in the United States Navy. He came to the Warren area from PA in 1965 and began a career as a self-employed home builder and also worked as a realtor and appraiser. Robert was a member of the Elks Lodge #295, the Sons of Italy and the Warren Moose. He attended services at the Christ Episcopal Church. Robert was an avid golfer and enjoyed billiards and playing solitaire. He had a host of friends of whom he treasured and enjoyed spending his time with them. He married Dorothy Jean Specht November 25, 1949. She preceded him in death October 6, 1998. Robert will be dearly missed by six children, Cheryl J. "Cherrie" Mogul of Liberty, Robert A. (Pamela) Holden of Deltona, FL, Howard C. (Cindy) Holden of Tulsa, OK, William R. Holden of Warren, Lauren L. (Kelly) Abbott-Carter of Hickory, NC, and Richard S. Holden of Warren, 11 grandchildren, Lisa Lazor, Samuel Mogul, Jameson Mogul, Kelly Hill, Keith Holden, Alicia Cramer, Richard Settlemire, Nathan Cramer, Shaun Holden, Bryant Holden, Ashley Abbott, and Alex Abbott, four great grandchildren, a sister Elnora Wilson of Vermont and a brother Richard Holden of Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Winifred Holden, and three brothers, James, Chester, and John Holden. Calling hours will be Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm at the Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Howland Township cemetery where full military honors will be observed. Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Family and friends may view this obituary online or send condolences at www.robertsclarkchapel.com