Robert Giamalvo, 63, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home; burial following in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley.
Robert was born on June 1, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Charles and Irene (Jackson) Giamalvo. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1973 and from UMKC and its Pharmacy School in 1978. He was a part of the Alumni Association and worked as a pharmacist for 41 years at SPALITTOS Pharmacy in northeast Kansas City. Robert is preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include his wife of 42 years, Christine Giamalvo of the home; siblings, Betty Ann Hill (Rick) of Kansas City, MO, Chuck Giamalvo (Barbara) of Pheonix, AZ and Barbara Blum of Raymore, MO; sister-in-laws, Carol Vonderahe of Grain Valley, Joanne Palluck of Independence, MO and Sharon Palluck of Kansas City, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Rita McKinney
11 Sep 2020My heart sobs for the loss of Uncle Bob and for Aunt Chris for loosing her loving husband. They both were always so caring and loving toward each other. I am so fortunate to have married into the family and met Bob and Chris. They opened up their doors for a huge family Christmas dinner every year at their home. We all had so much fun eating, drinking and catching up with each other who attended. We would play games and watch the children open presents. I will cherish those years. However, what I will miss the most about seeing him is his grin from ear to ear and his funny humor. My husband Gary and I will miss him very much. We are here for you Chris anytime. May we all take refuge in knowing God has taken him, at a young age, for particular reasons and that we shall see him again one day. Peace to all the family and friends who loved him. Praise to God for his life and to those who had the pleasure knowing him. – Rita McKinney
David Barnett
11 Sep 2020Prayers to his Family. Always had a Smile on his Face. – David Barnett
Richard Mathis
11 Sep 2020WOW! Robert will be sorely missed by family and his many friends. My prayers continue for the Giamalvo family as they cherish his memory and begin the healing grieving process. Prega, Robert, prega…. – Richard Mathis
Chuck Termini
11 Sep 2020My heart goes out to Bob’s family and friends. This is a great guy. From high school in 1974-75 at Northeast to 1976-78 UMKC pharmacy school Bob was a mentor to me. His memory will be honored and live on for many years to come. – Chuck Termini
Roxie Taggs, Gwyn and Andrew Collier
11 Sep 2020Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann’d:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti – Roxie Taggs, Gwyn and Andrew Collier