Born on March 1, 1939 in New York City, Robert was on of 10 children to his parents John and Helen (Mallon). Bob enlisted in the Navy and served as a cook on a Naval supply ship throughout the Mediterranean for 3 years. Bob later mastered the masonry brick-laying trade, following in his father & brothers' line of work.

He is survived by his wife Deborah, his brother James and sister Mary (Clarke) his children Yolanda, Kathleen, Ellen, Sabra and Chad, 8 grandchildren and a great-grand-daughter. He is preceded in death by his son Robert.

He will be remembered in all the stories, laughs and love held in our hearts.

Service will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:00 am at Sarasota National Cemetery.