Robert (Bob) Ernest Shivery, 75, of Christiana, PA, passed away on March 1, 2025. Born on November 2, 1949, in Wilmington, DE, he was a devoted husband of 34 years to Joan E. Shivery.
Robert proudly served as an Army Specialist in the Vietnam war and after his honorable discharge, he built a career in the supermarket industry where he retired from Pathmark and later from Herrs Corporation. Robert loved to cook and made sure he made time for his family. There was nothing like his mixed breakfast in the morning and a side of his hilarious Dad jokes thrown in as a side.
He was a man of integrity, kindness, generosity, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him, and he will leave a mark on us that will never fade.
Robert is survived by his wife, Joan E. Shivery, children Michael Shivery (Andrea), Stacey Witcher (Bryan) and Kimberly Lopez (Myron) and beloved dog Gordie. Grandchildren, Fermin Lopez, Brittnie Lopez, Tyler Witcher, Stella Shivery, Colin Shivery, Jazmyne Shivery, Shaun Randolph and great grandchildren Syncere and Lyriq. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter Sherry Randolph and his parents Robert and Dorothy Shivery.
A service will be held on March 13, 2025, with a viewing from10:00am -11:00am, and the service starting promptly at 11:00 at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3710 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. Military Honors will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 2465 Chesapeake City Rd, Bear DE, 19701. The family asks you to celebrate Robert’s life and share stories over lunch at McGlynn’s Pub at 108 People Plaza, Newark, DE 19702.
In lieu of donations, the family asks that the next time you are purchasing a cup of coffee, purchase one for the person behind you and let them know it’s from Bob. Pass the compassion on and show the kindness that he did as we all need a little more of that in the world today. To send condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com.
