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ROBERT DELUCCA Obituary

Robert "Bobby" Gary DeLucca, 66, of Madison, CT, died July 30, 2017 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his father Anthony (Tony) DeLucca and survived by his mother Maria DeLucca. He leaves his daughter Darlene Minore (Thomas Hodgson) of Branford, son Robert A. DeLucca (Wendy) of Branford, brothers Richard DeLucca (Carol) of Gilmer, TX and Raymond DeLucca (Denise) of Jensen Beach, FL. He also leaves behind his granddaughters Marisa Minore and Stephanie DeLucca. He was a life-long restaurateur and most notably known for owning and operating the Seabreeze Restaurant in Guilford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT, on Thursday at 12 p.m. Friends may call at the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, 1315 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT on Wednesday from 5-8pm. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Smilow Cancer Center. Please visit www.givetoynhh.org/closertofree. To sign the online guestbook, please visit. www.hawleylincolnmemorial.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2017.

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Carol Renchy

July 31, 2022

5 years ago today I got a call with the news I will never forget that day or you !! Missing you always

Carol Renchy

September 20, 2017

Thinking an missing you today on your Birthday.

August 9, 2017

Rob & Darlene, my condolences on the loss of your father. Bobby gave me my first real job at Seabreeze as a busboy/dishwasher in the '87-'89 era and he was always a great boss! One the best jobs a kid could ask for working with Bobby, Darlene, Carol, Nick, and all the rest. Heck, we even made a commercial one time and he let me be in it! I remember his thoughtfulness of even giving me work one time when he didn't need kitchen staff, he paid me to sweep the entire parking lot by hand just so I could makes some money that summer. That's the kid of boss and man he was! I saw him within the last six months or so at the Moorings and he remembered me like it was yesterday (despite some 30 years passing), asking how my father was doing and even buying me a beer. Just a great guy and a great boss.

Colleen Keyes

August 6, 2017

We will miss you, Bob. You were a good friend to our family, especially Jimmy and Sunshine.

August 4, 2017

Missing you already!!!!

Marshall Hood

August 3, 2017

Bob and joe, remember the little person and bob the soda boy from Savin rock. To family and friends, bob was great to me. I worked for him at seebreeze 'll he was a person with those old values. What a great person and his staff stood by him through thick and thin. Always had a smile no matter what........i love you Bob! Thankyou for being your self...... I will never forget YOU!

Marshall Hood

August 2, 2017

Bob was my boss at seebreeze 2. He hired me on a wim. I new who he was because my family own Savin rock and jimmies was a favorite hang out for my parents and mostly every body's parents from that era. My father told me time after time about Mr machine (tony delucca) an incredible family! I worked for bob at seebreeze 2 for a few years. In spite of what was here say. He always took care of me. I am very thankful to have known him and worked with him. Also the little guy....joey g.......we lost awhile back. Omg! They could tell you the best stories ever! I am in shock still about the little guy.....and now in shock about bobby......... I loved them both.... they are together now! They both had values and qualities that you just don't see in persons any more. To the families of joseph giagranda, and robert delucca. We loved those guys. Soda boy and little person......................

Laura Lombardi

August 2, 2017

Dan and I would like to send our condolences to the entire DeLucca family. We have such wonderful memories with Bobby especially since he introduced my husband and I. We will always hold those memories close to our hearts and we are sorry we couldn't make the trip home for the service. Till we meet again, Cuz.

Terri V

August 2, 2017

Darlene and family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. He was special for sure

Colleen Keyes

August 2, 2017

So sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was my son's first boss and a wonderful funny family friend to all of us. Praying for his eternal repose and sending heartfelt condolences to all his family.

Christy Hayes

August 2, 2017

To the DeLucca family I am so sorry for your loss. I had many great times with Bobby at The Seabreeze and watching many Super Bowls at my cousin Lou Pontillo's house. May he Rest In Peace .

August 2, 2017

Dear Aunt Mary, Richie and Bobby's children. My name is Barbara (Dabbraccio) Longobardi and I am cousin to Bobby. We shared a lot of wonderful times with Bobby and I will always remember his warm, kind and good sense of humor that just came natural to him. My husband has just had major surgery and is in the hospital, therefore, I will be unable to attend this evening's gathering but I want you to know that I will hold all of you (especially Bobby) in my thoughts and prayers. With much love and sadness, Barbara

Lorraine Massaro

August 2, 2017

Condolences to the Delucca family. I worked with Bobby many years ago at Jimmies in Hamden. He was always good to me allowing me to work only on Saturday night after I got a full-time day job. He was a great guy. Rest in peace Bobby.

Ed Ricciuti

August 2, 2017

So sorry, Rob and family.

Stacy Bonnecaze

August 2, 2017

So sorry to hear about Bobby. He was a kind and gentle man I knew well. He will truly be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to Robbie and Darlene whom Bobby was so proud. I also send condolences to all the very special friends I met with Bobby, you meant the world to him. Rest in peace with a lucky in one hand and a godmother in the other.
Love,
Stacy Bonnecaze

eugene monaco

August 2, 2017

We will always have fond memories of the great times we had at the Seabreeze with Bobby and the gang.

Christy Hayes

August 2, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to the DeLucca family. Bobby was an old friend . I remember the good times at the Seabreeze and watching many Super Bowls at my cousin Lou's house. Rest In Peace .

Joanna

August 1, 2017

I didn't know you well, but I want to thank you for your generosity and always making me laugh when greeted at the Moorings! Much love and strength to the Delucca family!❤

August 1, 2017

I remember you and your Dad at the counter at the old Jimmies back in the day, the two years at Bailey, good times. Rest In Peace Bob. Condolences to the Family.

LAURIANNE DEMARTINO

August 1, 2017

Dear Darlene and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. May you find peace and comfort in memories of the good times and in each other..
LauriAnne Ahearn-DeMartino

eugene monaco

August 1, 2017

WE will always remember those great times we had with Bobby and the gang at the Seabreeze. He will be remembered in our prayers.

Gene and Linda Monaco
FT. Lauderdale, FL

Yvette Natkin

August 1, 2017

To the Delucca family, I am sorry for your loss. I knew Bobby from the restaurant, he was a very good customer of my father, he was the owner of Sweet Heart Syrup. Please accept my condolences.

Kathy Craig

August 1, 2017

Rob, I am deeply saddened by this news and my heartfelt prayers go out to you, Wendy and your entire family. I'm sorry I will not be in attendance to hug you personally but know my arms stretch from Waterbury to you in friendship. Keep dad's memories alive and he'll be with you always!

Catherine Bonito

August 1, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Delucca family. Working with him at the Seabreeze was a pleasure, and I'll always remember him as a warm and caring man. May he rest in peace.

Dennis DAmato

August 1, 2017

Very sorry to see this. Bobby was a friend of mine, and closer friend to my brother. My sincerest condolences to the family, and Bob who I talk to sometimes on FB, very sorry man.

Anne D'Agostino

August 1, 2017

It is with great sadness that i write this. Bobby was a wonderful friend who I shared many wonderful memories with. I worked for him and with him many many years. He was so caring and always made me feel like family. He raised 2 amazing children who I love. My sympathies to his mom, his brothers and sister-in-laws and of course Rob and Darlene and their families. I am heartbroken. Hugs to all. May he Rest In Peace. Love Anne and Dave D'Agostino

Frankie & Jane Vollono

July 31, 2017

So sorry to hear this. Bobby was a great guy with a big heart. We'll remember the good times at the Seabreeze. May he rest in peace.

Chris Criscuolo

July 31, 2017

RIP Bob... I will always remember those days at the Seabreeze in Guilford.

Chris and Daniella Criscuolo

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