MINGARELLA - Robert C. February 27, 1952 - September 3, 2025 Of South Buffalo, NY. Dearest father of Timothy R. Mingarella, Erika L. (late Gary) LaPenna and Katherine E. Riley; grandfather of Caitlyn and Evan; loving son of the late Frank and Katherine (Murphy) Mingarella; brother of Frank (Maryann) Mingarella, Kathleen (James) Jackovich, Rosemary (Bruce) Pfeil and the late Mary Evelyn (Corky) Graham; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be present Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 3-6 PM for a Celebration of Life Gathering at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435, where a Funeral Service will be held at 5:30 PM. Mr. Mingarella was a U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Summit Center (thesummitcenter.org) or Aspire of WNY (aspirewny.org). Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com