Robert F. Bisbano

Robert F. Bisbano, 80, of Summerville, SC was born on August 15, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Franklin Bisbano and Lena Bisbano (Casio). He attended Hackensack High School in Hackensack, NJ, where he met his wife, Phyllis of 56 years. They were blessed with two sons: Dean and Christian Bisbano. While in high school Bob was enrolled into the Hackensack High School Hall of Fame. After high school he went on to Orange County Community College in Middletown, N.Y. Here he played soccer and that led him to earning an All American. He finished his degree at Montclair State University graduating in 1967 and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. He taught for 32 years in the New Milford Education system predominantly at the New Milford Middle School in New Milford, N.J. He was a highly regarded Middle School teacher. While teaching at the Middle School he also was the Head High School Coach of Soccer and Baseball. Bob retired to Pawley’s Island in 1999. This was his favorite spot to be. For being an avid golfer, he had many golf clubs to choose from. Later he moved to Summerville in 2006. While in Summerville Bob was deeply involved with baseball, volunteered coaching at the YMCA as well as Summerville and N. Charleston Little League and Travel Teams. His greatest joy was coaching baseball and watching the athletics grow in their skills. He was known to all as “Coach Bob”. Although sports were his number one priority, he was an avid gardener and voracious reader who enjoyed reading Vince Flynn novels. He also sung in the church choir at St. Theresa Church of Summerville. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis, two sons: Dean Bisbano (Jeanine) of Summerville, SC and Christian Bisbano (Kelly) of Gainesville, Virginia. His life was enriched forever by his five grandchildren: Tristan Bisbano, Garrett Bisbano, Aidan Bisbano, Gabriella Bisbano and Dalton Bisbano. He was preceded in death by his sister Jacqueline Swiston of Hackensack, N.J. and his brother George Bisbano of Jupiter, Florida. For those who desire a memorial donation, please make a donation in the memory of “Coach Bob” to St. Theresa RC Church in Summerville or to Pinewood Prep Baseball at Pinewood Prep Summerville. A gathering will be held for Bob’s family and friends to celebrate his life at his home on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 6-9pm. Services to honor Bob’s life will take place at St. Theresa RC Church on July 7, 2023, at 11am Mass.

Robert F. Bisbano

August 15, 1942 - June 26, 2023