Robert M. Camisa, age 48, of Appleton, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from a stroke, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born on May 9, 1969, in Brooklyn, N. Y., son of the late Robert and Patricia (Curley) Camisa. On December 28, 2002, he married Jessica S. Vander Plas at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Preston, Minn. The couple was preparing to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this year. Robert was employed by Catalpa Health in Appleton. He enjoyed playing video games, movies, books, comic books, and D&D. Robert loved children and was a kid at heart. His funny, loving, and creative spirit will be missed by those who loved him.
He is survived by his wife Jessie, his siblings: Michelle Camisa, Boston, Mass.; Lori (Tony) Nazarro, Augusta, Ga.; David (Elisa) Camisa, Dix Hills, N. Y.; nieces and nephews: Emily, Eric, Molly, Josephine, and Quinn; and parents-in-law, Marlow and Patricia Vander Plas, Preston, Minn.
A memorial service for Robert was held on Monday, December 18, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Menasha’s Westgor Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Friends were received at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.