Robert Charles Granato, 80, of Appomattox, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his residence. He was the husband of Geraldine Vitelli Granato.

Born in Long Branch, New Jersey on August 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Louis C. Granato and Dorothy Johnson Granato. He served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Sue Hamlett and husband, Gene of Pamplin, Katharine Bloodworth and husband, Thomas of Appomattox, Beth Turner and husband, Ricky of Spout Spring, and Kasandra Meadows and husband, Delbert of Spout Spring; four grandchildren, Damian Turner, Dallas Turner, Kaylee Meadows, and Logan Meadows; two great-grandchildren, Aiden Turner and Gracelynn Turner; one brother James Granato and wife, Carol of New Jersey; and one sister, Mary Lou Spiggle of Appomattox.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Rusty Small officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, July 12 at Robinson Funeral Home.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com .