Mr. Robert Michael Coronato

Mr. Robert Michael Coronato, resident of Toccoa, Georgia, went to be with the Lord at 86 years of age, at Magnolia Hills in Demorest, Georgia on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

 

Robert Michael Coronato (Bob) was born June 14, 1936, in Huntington, New York to Rocco and Vivian Coronato.  On July 27, 1957, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Irene Claire Lanzer.  Bob was a lover of God, his greatest passions being faith and family.  An amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he gave unconditional love, serving and blessing his family and everyone else who knew him.  Bob demonstrated love and faithfulness, through good times and bad, pressing into God and trusting His heart!  He was a storyteller to the end, sharing his life stories of healing and redemption, miracles and wonders, testifying to the goodness of God and the breakthrough power of prayer.  A prayer warrior who never gave up on anyone but continued to believe for God’s best.  We are convinced that the impact of this will go far beyond our understanding, into eternity.  Toolmaker, product designer, entrepreneur, dreamer, risk-taker, Founder and Co-owner of PTL Equipment, Bob and Irene traveled the world for business and to serve people through short-term missions.  Bob was a member of Encounter Church in Toccoa, GA where he served in many capacities.  Bob is survived by children; Cheryl Algieri with husband, Sam, of Toccoa, GA, Bobby Coronato, of Toccoa, GA, Diana Kosch with husband, Steve, of Cartersville, GA, Cynthia Clarkin with husband, John, of Coventry, RI, David Coronato with wife, Lori, of Littleton, NH, and Victoria Mata with husband, Jon, of Cary, NC, twenty-one grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father, Rocco Coronato, mother, Vivian Coronato, brothers, Richard and Rocky Coronato and wife of 60 years, Irene Claire Coronato.

 

Funeral services will be Monday, March 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Encounter Church with the Reverend Mark Anthony and the Reverend Chris Summerlin officiating, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am.

 

The family will also receive friends for visitation at Whitlock Mortuary, 120 Rose Lane, Toccoa, Georgia, 30577, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.whitlockmortuary.net.

 

Gifts and cards can be sent to The Coronatos at 70 Jericho Lane, Toccoa, GA  30577.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Youth Movement 360, Littleton, NH  03561, or youthmovement360.org.

 

For a deeper look into the life and legacy of Bob Coronato, visit the Coronato History Channel on Youtube.

 

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Robert Michael Coronato.