Frederick J. Roberto

Frederick J. Roberto, 80, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday afternoon, September 29, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 12, 1944, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Dion and Sara Lamoreau Roberto. On September 3, 1966, in the First United Methodist Church of Emporium, he married Patricia Zimmer, who survives.

Fred was a 1962 graduate of Cameron County High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, with the seals, during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a supervisor at the former GKN Powder Metal in Emporium. An active member of the community, Fred belonged to the VFW and the Bucktail Rod & Gun Club, where he also served as a past president.

He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and could often be found hunting, fishing, boating, running, and participating in a variety of outdoor activities including being a long time hunter safety instructor

In addition to his wife of 59 years, Pat, Fred is survived by four children: Matthew (Patty) Roberto, Stephanie (Larry) Loveland, Nicholas (Tonia) Roberto, and Michael Roberto; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dion and Sara Lamoreau Roberto.

Friends and family will be received at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. There will be no formal services.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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