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Robert Tarbell Obituary
Naples, FL: Robert Stone Tarbell (Bob) passed away on August 7, 2013. He and his wife, Helen, moved permanently to Naples, FL, from Vestal, NY, in 1997. Born in Hudson, MA, he graduated from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, with a degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering. He joined the Naval Air Corps, receiving his "wings" at Pensacola, FL. As a Naval pilot, he flew the Grumman TPA Avenger torpedo bomber. Bob was employed as an electrical engineer and retired from his position with Singer-Link in Binghamton, NY in 1985. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen, and survived by six daughters: Joy Tarbell and husband Eddie Minyard, North Conway, NH; Jerine Tarbell, Knightdale, NC; Lee Steigele, Gainesville, GA; Dr. Nancy Tarbell and husband Dr. Jay Loeffler, Waban, MA; Linda Woodford and partner Dan Wall, Syracuse, NY; Dr. Barbara Tarbell and Dr. Larry Katz, Ringoes, NJ and by 10 grandchildren, and a great grandson. He is also survived by his sister Verna Donovan, Hudson, MA, and many nieces and nephews. An avid tennis player, Bob will be remembered by friends in the Binghamton/Vestal, NY area, as well as colleagues and friends at the Club at Sterling Oaks in Naples. He was a member of the Board of Governors for many years and a Founding Member of the Club at Sterling Oaks. A gifted singer, he was a choir member at St Michael's Church in Hudson, MA, and St. Vincent DePaul Church, Vestal, NY, and a member of the Barbershop Quartet Singers. He and Helen were active ballroom dancers and participated in events until their late eighties. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in North Naples. Interment will be in the Memorial Gardens at St. John's following the service. Family will receive friends and relatives at the Parish Life Center after the burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida. Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home (239) 992-4982 Bonita Springs, FL
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Tom & Pat Cardoza
August 11, 2013
We have such fond memories of Bob. Many tennis dates and dinners. Bob and Helen were a grand couple! So proud of their family.
Mary Ann DiLauro
August 11, 2013
I remember well your wonderful parents. I was fortunate to be witness to their loving relationship. I have fond memories of my childhood days in that happy home on Maple Street. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Mary Ann DiLauro
August 10, 2013
We will remember Bob ,a blessed memory, as a good friend,fine tennis partner, and a realy good guy. Dave and Rowena Galerston.
fellow friend
August 10, 2013
now you and Helen can begin your 63rd year together in Heaven. She has been waiting five years for this day. God bless you Bob
August 10, 2013
Many good times with Helen and Bob,,,
Henry and Fran Leland
lynea manners
August 10, 2013
I think of Bob with fond memories when he worked with Helen at the Real Estate office.. he was such a gentleman and a very kind person.
Whitney Bill
August 10, 2013
Bob will be dearly missed by his multitude of friends, neighbors and tennis buddies at Sterling Oaks.
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