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Robert “Bobby” Mento, age 68 of Philadelphia, Pa passed away March 12, 2020 from complications of cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years years, Antoinette, their children, Joseph and Natalie Du (Khoa) and sister Arlene Rambo, as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other loving family members and friends.  


Bob was a firm believer in being a hard worker, regardless of the task, and doing the job right or not at all.  Early in life, he worked in automotive and founded South Philly Towing which he owned until the early ‘80’s.  In 1985, he established Mento’s Water Ice, in Ventnor City, NJ, which he continued to own for the duration of his lifetime.  Bob was very proud of this long-standing family business, particularly of the original recipes that he created which made this place a Jersey shore favorite for decades.  Bob was an antique car enthusiast, Harley Davidson motorcyclist, and had a fondness for all things classic Americana.  He also enjoyed the casino scene of Atlantic City and other gaming. Since childhood, Bob held a special bond with horses and was genuinely an all-around animal person.  Bob was as much of a western cowboy as he was a businessman; and he lived his life as one should - with the belief of doing right by oneself in every way possible. It was Paul Anka that wrote the lyrics to the song that Frank Sinatra recorded and best defines him …  “My Way” was the only way for Bobby Mento.  


Services will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please support Gift of Life (www.donors1.org) and/or Humanity Gifts Registry (www.hgrpa.org)  organizations. Please share pictures, stories and/or memories below.


March 12
March 12
Papa Smurf,

We all miss you very much! I wish I could hear you saying the world has gone crazy. . . But not exactly the way I worded it. It certainly has! 

Please continue to watch over all of us until we all meet again . Gone too soon but never forgotten. Kiss everyone in heaven for us
March 12
Miss you and always want to talk to you! You would love how big and smart tippy toes and your grandchildren have grown! Miss you and love you till we meet again❤️❤️
March 12
March 12
Can’t believe it’s 4 years since you left us but not in spirit or in our hearts ❤️. I miss my friend and neighbor who always looked out for me and I know he still does.  Keep kicking butt. Love your littlest and cutest friend
March 12
March 12
It's now 4 years,and not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Miss and love you always.        
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday Bob (Gumby) I think about you often. Love always, Melissa (Rat) 
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy heavenly Birthday Papa Smurf!❤️. Gone too soon but never forgotten
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy Birthday in heaven ! Missing you everyday! There was so much more to do and see but God wanted you to watch over us please continue to do so! I know you didn’t like a big fuss for your Birthday but you know me I did it anyway ! ❤️❤️

Your share your Birthday with old Blue Eyes ! Say hello
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy Birthday my dear friend. You will certainly be in my heart ❤️ and thoughts today. Miss you . Love your littlest and cutest friend.
November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023
Happy Belated 50th Anniversary! Miss you so much you don’t realize the void you left in out lives ! Miss and love you Brother! I know you watching calling me skitzo as we move along our lives. You would be so proud of your beautiful Grandchildren! Xoxo
November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023
My friend Bob. You are still so missed by all who love you. Love your littlest and cutest friend always.
November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023
Happy heavenly Anniversary to my brother in law a/k/a my Papa Smurf ❤️❤️❤️Gone way too soon but never forgotten ❤️. We know you are watching us all from heaven
November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023
50 years ago today we said "I Do" to each other ... and to this day, I do love, and miss, you always. 
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Hi uncle Bob, I remember this awful day like it was yesterday and I still cant quite believe it still years later. We all miss you very much and know we always are talking about you and laughing at great memories! I hope you know how loved and important you are to so many, especially me! You have taught me so much and continue to live on through all of us. Until we see you again we will always keep your memory alive with us! Love you always! your favorite niece ;)
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
My friend Bob. Can’t believe it’s 3 years already but miss you lots. Sending you a big hug. Love your littlest and cutest friend, Jennifer.
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Well Papa Smurf, yes it’s 3 years since you left us but missed soooo very much! Sometimes it feels like yesterday while other days it feels like eternity. We speak of you so often, know you are watching all of us, but most of all we celebrate your legacy always, because even though we didn’t always agree, you always had our backs and taught us something about life quite often! You were very special to each and every one of us! You know my sissy misses you sooooo very much but we watch over her and keep her busy. Gone but never forgotten . Until we all meet again, please continue to watch over us in this ever changing crazy world. With love and sadness, your sister/sister in law
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Hey Pops,
  I think it time to finally update you after 3 years. I guess I didn't feel right until we got you back home. Your grandkids are all doing well. Livie is beautiful, smart & head strong just like you... and is going into High school can you believe that? The twins are getting BIG and are going to eat us out the house. Xanny is intelligent, thoughtful, has an answer to everything and playing basketball. Christian resourceful, still innocent, stubborn and has inherit your feet...LOL. They all miss you very much!! But your Bood, she misses you the most. She has her days still. People might not see what she goes through...She keeps everything in but I get to see it once and awhile. On her behave she still struggles with the void in her heart. She has become a very wonderful mother and wife. Her thoughts and opinions are stronger then ever...so there is no denying she is your daughter. Don't worry she is carrying the values you taught her. As you know from above she thinks about all the time. As for me Pops, no worries. I made a promise to you that I will provide and take care of the ones you love. I only hope you approve. So rest in peace knowing that things are good! Well Pops just wanted to let you know we love you and miss you!
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Missing you Bobby, you were one of a kind, last of a dying breed. You are spoke of often at Mifflin St Cut's. Ill never forget your gift when i came back to Philly. You're loyalty and generosity is legend. Fly high my friend in 5th gear!
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Remembering and missing you, especially on this day, now 3 years ago. 
                             With Love From All Of Us             
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Happy Birthday my dear friend. Miss you bunches. Love your littlest and cutest neighbor.
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Happy Birthday Bob missing you! Would love to have watched Yellowstone with you and miss the good old days! Til we meet again!❤️
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Happy heavenly birthday dad! hopefully your drinking your glass of red wine and lemon pie! miss you! xoxo
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Happy heavenly Birthday Papa Smurf. We love and miss you very much . Keep watching us all from heaven Until we meet again . . .
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Wishing you a happy birthday and hoping while you are in heaven, you are keeping us in your prayers Bob. May you rest in peace. You are missed by all.
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Thinking of you, especially during this special time of year. And remembering you on your birthday, your 71st.                         With All Our Love    
November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022
Missing you skitzo Happy Anniversary in Heaven till we meet again continue to watch over us!❤️❤️
November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022
God Bless you my friend. Miss you. Love your littlest and cutest neighbor always
November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022
Happy Heavenly Anniversary to my brother in law a/k/a Papa Smurf. Gone but never forgotten! Prayers!
November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022
Remembering our special day 49 years ago ... miss and love you always
March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022
Yesterday it was two years ! Miss you more than you know and we’re loved and wish we had more time! I still hear you calling me a skitso, and long lost relative if we didn’t sew you for a while! We all miss you, Marino and Gaetano are always talking about you! When Adriano receives a birthday card or holiday card he says from Aunt Annie and Uncle Bob. Gab holds back her tears! I don’t think you knew what you meant to us and to many! We love and miss you till we meet again!
❤️❤️❤️
March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022
Thinking about you and how many great memories I have with you and aunt annie! I know youre looking down on her ❤️ Miss you uncle bobert
March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022
Today marks 2 years ago, we miss and remember you always. 

                              With Love From All Of Us
March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022
Papa Smurf,

You may not be physically with us but we all feel you around us and know that you are watching over all of us until we meet again. We can only imagine your thoughts with this world currently . Gone but never forgotten.
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Happy Birthday my friend. Miss you on this special day. Love your littlest and cutest neighbor.
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Happy heavenly Birthday Papa Smurf! Love and miss you Keep watching us all from above. ❤️❤️
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Remembering you, even more so, during this special time of year and on this special day of your 70th.                                                                 
                      With Love Always
November 3, 2021
November 3, 2021
Thinking of you with lots of love and hugs on this special day of your wedding anniversary. Love your littlest and cutest friend
November 3, 2021
November 3, 2021
Missing you on this special day of our 48th Anniversary... 
                                 with my love always.
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
I cannot believe it’s a year that we have lost our dear Bob. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts. I miss you lots my special neighbor. Love your littlest and cutest friend. ❤️
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
Dear antoinette what a man so sweet and thoughtful he is sadly missed keep you and him in my prayers
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
Bob:

Missing you on the anniversary of your death and always! Many times needed to call you and vent, many times wished you were here to make me laugh! Also to disagree lol and Remembering all the years of fun times and understanding more now than ever why you were the way hard sometimes. Because you cared too much! Love and miss you always! ❤️❤️
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
A year ago today my Papa Smurf you left us all to join other loved ones in heaven, too soon and without the chance to say goodbye . I can only imagine your comments about this past year ‍♀️ We all love and miss your sarcasm but honesty. You are truly missed and will never be forgotten Until we all meet again, please continue to watch Antoinette, your children, grandchildren, and our entire family .
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
A year ago today sometimes feels like yesterday and sometimes feels like a decade ago.                                                         
           We all love, miss, and remember you on this day and always.
December 12, 2020
December 12, 2020
Happy Heavenly Birthday Bobby. Gone but never forgotten. With love always.
R.I.P. my dear friend.
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March 12
March 12
Papa Smurf,

We all miss you very much! I wish I could hear you saying the world has gone crazy. . . But not exactly the way I worded it. It certainly has! 

Please continue to watch over all of us until we all meet again . Gone too soon but never forgotten. Kiss everyone in heaven for us
March 12
Miss you and always want to talk to you! You would love how big and smart tippy toes and your grandchildren have grown! Miss you and love you till we meet again❤️❤️
March 12
March 12
Can’t believe it’s 4 years since you left us but not in spirit or in our hearts ❤️. I miss my friend and neighbor who always looked out for me and I know he still does.  Keep kicking butt. Love your littlest and cutest friend
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March 12
Missing your infamous pasta fagioli today!, haven't had one that even came close to yours, I guess after so many years of me and tito talking to you about our grandma and her love for the race horses you guys are finally meeting and betting on horse races wherever you two are, miss you nutball!
March 12, 2023
Missing you everyday! Wyol is very lost without you! Not a day goes by that we don’t talk or think about you! Love you Lucianne skitso and family
March 12, 2021
Uncle Bob, 
Thanks for teaching me how to race horses and play the slots, what it means to never give up on your own self (Mentos is the perfect example of that), and showing me what the true meaning of not taking shit from absolutely anyone is.
Most of my childhood is built off of time spent with you and aunt annie whether in philly or down the shore. To this day every-time I drive on the blueroute in traffic I still hear your voice 20 years ago saying daily as we watched the traffic on the news, “look theres your scitzo mother on the friggin blueroute”
This summer I over heard you and adriano talking and adriano said he couldn’t do something and you stopped him and said.. “you can do anything you want, you hear me, tippy.” — he also tells everyone youre the one who taught him how to color inside the lines ☺️
I am glad adriano got to experience time in the summer at my favorite place, which always felt like home to me. You are a part of Ventnor’s history and Mentos will always be legendary. I know that place meant so much to you. • you really were one of a kind and did it all your way!
I don’t doubt you’re relaxing, riding horses, and winning every card game in the casinos of heaven. 
Love always, Your nieceGabriella 

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