Rev. Robert E. DeLeon C.S.C.

Ponce, I just heard the news 5 minutes ago and I'm in shock. I'm so sad to hear this. You were always there for me, from teaching me English, to teaching me how to drive, to being in my wedding. I've been blessed to have you in my life. We lost a good one and heaven gained and angel. RIP my friend until we meet again.

Brother Bob was one of those special teachers who left their mark in your life and memory. I still see him gliding through the halls of Cardinal Mooney HS. May his perpetual light shine forever.

As a student of Father Bob from Cardinal Mooney 74-78 he left a great memory. He was really a good guy that connected to his students and looked like he continued a great coarse after Mooney. Bless him!!

I remember him mostly as Brother Robert, he was my high school English teacher and was my home room teacher my senior year. He had long sideburns and looked very young. I enjoyed his quotes and sermon on a stick each week. I am sure he was a blessing to those families in need at the hospital he served God well.

Special prayers for Father Bob's family. He was so loved at Holy Family Parish in Fairfield. It was near St. Vincent's. Father Bob could always bring a smile to someone. His quick wit added a special something to his homily. May he be at peace.

My heartfelt sympathy to all. Father Bob will be sorely missed.

Diane, I am so sorry to hear about this. Knowing now he´s at peace, I´m sure gives you great comfort. You will see him again in a much better place. Take care.

Fr Bob always walked onto my unit at Albany Med with a smile and a good morning. We shared great conversations over mediocre cafeteria breakfasts, and he helped me find peace when my new path as an RN felt daunting.

No finer man I ever knew in my life who effortlessly found the divine in each and every one of us and everywhere he went. Always ready with a shoulder, an ear, an uplifting prayer in your toughest moments at the bedside. Every staff member sought comfort from his presence as the glue patching devastated families back together long enough to find strength in their faith nearly shattered by tragedy. He was a man of God for everyone he met. He proclaimed jokingly I was his cross to bear to...