Robert Edward Carrara (AKA "Uncle Bob") was born on May 29, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to hard-working Italian immigrants Pio and Olga (Beltrame) Carrara. He and his two sisters, Norma (Carrara) Cassata and Margaret (Carrara) Boerner all lived rich, fulfilling lives and developed lifelong habits of resourcefulness and generosity. Tall and lean of stature, Robert ran track and high hurdles at Riverside High School. Bestowed with a strong God-given work ethic, he secured several after-school and summer jobs which included manually setting bowling alley pins, moving bulk product at Hunkel Seed, and turning sheepskin into mouton fur at Laskin. After graduation, Robert worked in a variety of skilled labor positions at Link Smith, Lindemann & Hoverson, Abel & Bach, and Huebsch. A machinist by title, Robert was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed working with his hands. Drafted in 1951, Robert was a Corporal in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. While stationed in Salzburg Austria, he used his weekend passes to explore Paris and formed strong friendships with his compatriots. Never losing his spirit of generosity and love, he sent many cards, letters and gifts back home to his parents and sisters. After serving his country, Robert subsequently met and married the love of his life, Ann Kucik, in November of 1959. Together they had two wonderful and gifted children, John and Lisa. Robert modeled resilience and perseverance to both his children while also providing unconditional love and forgiveness. While working full-time, Robert attended night school at Milwaukee Area Technical College and became a licensed stationary engineer. He later joined the Milwaukee Public School System as a fireman and boiler attendant. At Story Elementary, he maintained the school building which included feeding and stoking its large coal furnaces. Robert later worked at Jackie Robinson Middle School and John Muir before retiring in 1994. Throughout retirement, Robert found joy in family gatherings, trips around the Midwest with his dear friend Brian, and his flourishing garden, which produced the best tomatoes around. For decades, he decorated every inch of the interior of his home for Christmas time and relished in sharing the love and joy of the season with his family. His exquisite decorating skills were always a staple of the family holidays and became a cherished tradition. Robert was preceded in death by wife, son and sisters. He is survived by daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Theresa Roso-Carrara and granddaughters Maria, Eva, and Tia Carrara who held a very special place in his heart. He is also survived by his niece Cynthia Boerner-Kuhr (Jerome Kuhr), Rachael, Andrew, Jacquelyn Kuhr as well as other beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbors and friends. Robert's legacy of charity touched individuals and non-profits alike. He was a regular supporter of multiple orphanages, missionaries, Christian radio stations and veteran organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) would be appreciated. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Visitation SATURDAY, February 26, 2022 from 10:45 AM-12:15 PM at HOLY CROSS CEMETERY-SOUTH CHAPEL 7301 West Nash Street. Milwaukee. Funeral Service at 12:15 PM. Interment and Military Honors to follow.