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Robert D. Pugliese
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Robert Pugliese Obituary
Robert Pugliese was a true suburban dad. He took the two-hour trip from his job as an assistant vice president at Marsh & McLennan to his house in East Fishkill, N.Y., in stride. As soon as he got home, there were bowling matches, basketball games and softball games to attend. Although his long trip prevented him from taking the lead in coaching his children's teams, he still kept score or coached at third base. When Mr. Pugliese's three children became teenagers, he took on a new role as their personal chauffeur, often driving them to and from part-time jobs. Sometimes he took them in his 1978 Thunderbird, a rust- brown hulk of a car with a peeling interior that he inherited from his father in 1993. "Everybody knew him because of that car," his wife, Maureen Pugliese, said. "As long as he put his key in the car and it started, that was fine with him. He didn't care what kind of a car he had."
The car, which is no longer running, is parked on the street in front of the family's home. It is a daily reminder of Mr. Pugliese. "Nothing was a problem," his mother, Josephine Pugliese, said. "He would say, 'Mother don't worry. As long as I've got my health, I'm the richest person in the world.' "
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Maria Pugliese
September 11, 2021
I think about him during the anniversaries of 9/11 and wondering if perhaps we were distant relatives. I recently did the ancestry DNA and I found some relatives that lived in NY.
S.J. Friscia III
January 5, 2020
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With Honor & Respect.
September 11, 2014
Dear Maureen & family,
Thinking of you today. We always stop at the 9/11 memorial at the NYS Fair every year for Robert. Hope all is well with you. God Bless
Vinnie & Donna Passalacqua
Cassville, NY
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Carl Pugliese
September 11, 2014
A few months ago I visited the 9/11 memorial. I walked up to the area where all the names of the victims were on display. The very first person I came up to was Robert Pugliese. I'm not sure if we were related since we have the same last name but it did make me wonder out of all the names I could have first approached why Robert. Rest in Peace.
Butch Cafiero
November 23, 2013
I remember Robert visiting us at the Jersey Shore when we were youngsters. He was an avid Yankee Fan and I was a Met Fan. We had such great fun during those times....
Frances Puglisi
September 11, 2012
Thinkin of you and your family today. Very sad day. God Bless.
September 11, 2011
I am proud to dedicate my Facebook status to you, a family man, a loving father and husband, today. I have 3 children myself and a loving wife. The Ford Thunderbird has always been one of my all-time favorite cars, and the Yankees are unarguably the greatest baseball team of all time. I am truly sorry that I never had the chance to meet you; I'll bet that we would have been good friends. You will always be remembered.
James Medina
September 11, 2011
I had the privilege to meet Mr. Robert Pugliese at Ms. Josephine home one day. My wife Margie Medina worked with Ms. Joan Favure @ Roosevelt High School in The Bronx. He was visiting with Ms. Josephine this day that I met him. It was an honor to have met him. It was an honor to have partaken with his family as well.
It was a brief meeting. In that short time I knew he was a great person. God Bless. From the Medina Family I would like to extend our condolences to you and family.
Dorothy Glover
September 11, 2011
Dear Maureen and Family,
Thinking of you today.
Kelly Frain
September 10, 2011
I worked with Robert at Mutual of America may years ago. May God Bless his family at this very terrible time.
Wendy Gianola
September 9, 2011
Dear family of Robert Pugliese, I want to let you know I still pray for your families strength through this time. I have a bracelet with his name on it from our church given December after the attacks to remember him. Its great to see his picture here and connect a face to the name. I hope time has eased your pain a little, please know America will NEVER forget what happened that day. We were all devastated and mourn together as a country. Please know your family is in my prayers, and always will be.
ryan rivard
April 7, 2008
my heart goes out to your family, you are in my prayers always, and have been for many years. much love to you all.., r. rivard
ANTHONY SCAVELLI
September 4, 2007
To Maureen and Family,
Bob and I first met each other on our first day at Fordham U. 9/11/1972 and we became close friends and remained that way until
that fateful day. May God Bless you all as he continues to heal
the emotional scars you carry around with you. he will answer your questions in his time.
Anthony Scavelli Fordham U. CBA'76
Albert Pugliese
April 25, 2007
May God bless Mr. Pugliese and your whole Family. You have my heartfelt condolances.
Signed: Probably a relative from way back - AL Pugliese
kristine
April 23, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
February 5, 2007
In memory....
Joe Parra
September 11, 2006
I only knew Bob long distance on the internet. Even then, his love of life, family, and baseball was very apparent. Getting an email from the man we knew as "Ace" was sure to make you smile, no matter how bad your day was going.
We miss you, Ace. But we are better people for having known you.
Catherine Athearn
September 11, 2006
Robert played fantasy Baseball. His manager name was "Ace." The name of his league was "Riverstick." I joined that league in 2002, at which time it was re-named "Riverstick Aces." His memory lives on.
Beth Anne Hughes
April 6, 2006
Bob and my husband Bill worked with our girls on the East Fishkill softball team together. Bob would come to the game in his suit from work and start right in keeping score and cheering the team on. He always was smiling and seemed like a gentle soul. Maureen is still in the area and we have spoken in the last few months. It is still so hard to believe this happened. The Pugliese family is a very warm and loving family. We think of them often and keep them in our prayers.
Deborah Marino
April 3, 2006
I worked with Bob at American Life and Mutual of America. I left work about 11 years ago to stay at home and raise my children. I recently contacted my old boss at MOA and found out about the tragic loss of Bob in the 9/11 attacks. I've been walking around with a heavy heart now knowing that Bob died in the WTC attacks. I just assumed all these years he was still at MOA. I fondly remember Bob, he was always happy and extremely helpful (I was the auditor for ALIC). I'm so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
March 11, 2004
thoughts, prayers are with you.
April
September 11, 2003
I attended school with Lisa, the daughter of Robert Pugliese, for many years and knew her through our school's Symphonic Band. My condolences and wishes got out to your family. I remember seeing Robert at a few of my jobs around town and I remember he was always smiling and very polite. I know there really is nothing I can do to ease your pain, but please remember that not only does he smile and look down upon you from heaven, but he is always with you.
Gaetano Puglisi
September 19, 2002
Hello, my family and friends call me TONY. I was watching the reading of the names who were taken from us on 9/11/01 and saw your loved one`s name . I was surprised to see my last name listed in the reading of names! My name was originally spelled the same way before my GrandFather immigrated to the U.S. in 1920. I don`t know if there is any relation or not but I know that there isn`t a lot of people with the same last name on the east coast; while in Lasvegas there was only 2 in the entire phone book. Please accept my sincerest grief for your loss. We were all affected on that terrible day and your loved one is now in a wonderful place, HEAVEN. May GOD bless you and your family for your loss, and give you the strength to carry on and not be bitter, God will win out in the end. Gaetano(TONY)Puglisi
Joan Laufman
September 15, 2002
Dear Family of Robert Pugliesi:
I received Robert's name at my church last week. I have been praying for you all and you have been in my thoughts. From the messages in the guest book I can imagine Robert was a wonderful man and cared very much for his family. My husband and son are restoring a vintage car. I'm glad you decided to keep his car as a remembrance. Please know that your circle of friends include the Laufman's in San Antonio. May God's love continue to surround you. Sincerely, Joan Laufman
Brandy Kazee
September 13, 2002
I bought a memorial bracelet with Mr. Puglies' name on it. I searched his name on the internet and found this picture and tribute. It is amazing how putting a face to a name brings things in to perspective. May God comfort his family and friends!
Dawson Smith
September 11, 2002
I has the pleasure to work with Bob at Mutual of America/American Life. He always worked hard and kept a pleasant way about him. If you were down he would pick you up. I'm sorry he left MOA.
September 11, 2002
God Bless you Bob.
FRANK PUGLIESE
May 30, 2002
WE ALL SEEK LONGEVITY, BUT IN SOME INEXPLICABLE WAY THE VERY BREVITY OF LIFE DEFINES WHY WE ARE HERE AND GIVES TEXTURE TO OUR EXISTENCE. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ OF ROBERT, HIS LIFE, THOUGH SHORT, WAS FULL. I KNOW ROBERT'S FAMILY, LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, CAN NEVER SET ASIDE WHAT OCCURRED THAT DAY, BUT I HOPE THEIR SADNESS WILL ONE DAY RECEDE AND ALLOW THEM TO FEEL THE JOY OF LIFE AGAIN.
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind. Rest in peace forever more.
julie johnson
May 6, 2002
I sent for a "mercyband" about a month ago and recieved one with the name Robert D. Pugliese enscribed on it. I wear it everyday in memory of a man I never had the honor of meeting, but I feel like I knew him after reading all about him. It is an honor to wear the name of a man people thought so highly of and may God bless and keep the Pugliese family safe. I am looking forward to learning all I can about this man and his family. Thank you.
March 26, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..ROBERT D.PUGLIESE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..CHILDREN...FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY ..AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
craig mattes
March 23, 2002
What can I say about my best friend, my brother. We grew up together in the Bronx and remained friends for 30 years. There are too many memories to list but he was a special person who always made a difference. To his lovely wife Maureen who I grew to know and love and to Michael, Dennis and Lisa I wish nothing but strength to get you through. That is what he would want for you. And always remember I will always be a phone call away if you need anything. May he be proud of all of you and may we honor his memory by remembering the good times we had. I will always miss him.
The Reids
January 17, 2002
We grieve with you still.
Priscilla Esquilin
January 9, 2002
I worked with Robert at American Life. He had a really big smile and I remember his sense of humor. Robert had a personality like my brother, Ruben, who's also missing at WTC, tower 2. I would never see him made, but I do remember his smile.
God Bless You Robert and your family.
Robert's Family, remember that the Lord needed Robert in Heaven and by faith and hope one day you will see him again.
God Bless
Priscilla
Terence Crossan
January 8, 2002
I worked with Bob for a year & a half @ Sedgwick. I transfered from the accounting dept into the corporate security dept. While I knew him before we worked together, we became much closer friends in that short period of time. We both enjoyed sports, and I was in quite a few fantasy baseball, basketball, hockey & football leagues together. We talked & laughed each & every day. I miss him & I will never forget him.
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Jay Caruso
October 25, 2001
I knew Bob from his passion away from family, that of sports. I was in one of his hockey leagues and will remember his honesty. He would never do anything he did not believe in himself. He always talked about his kids and that is honorable.
If more people were like Bob, this would be a better world. I and everyone in his leagues will miss him.
The Ranalli Family
October 23, 2001
Ralph, Jill and Madeline send their love, thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Pugliese family.
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