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2020
Robert Barghaan Obituary
Devoted 'Uncle Bob' loved his family, dogs, boating and baking
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert W. Barghaan, a loving husband, brother, uncle and cousin as well as a dear friend and neighbor. He was affectionately known as Uncle Bob. He passed on April 5th, 2020 at the age of 88 due to Covid-19 complications.
Robert was born in Connecticut on January 6th, 1932. He was brought to the island as a child and resided in Richmondtown. He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Walter Barghaan. The love of his life Inez Barghaan (Balzarini) passed away in February of 2019. They were married June 7th, 1959 and never spent a day apart. They were married almost 60 years. His father died when he was young and he was fortunate enough to find work at the famous island bakery Buda Bakers. He loved making their famous rolls.
Robert's other great loves were his dogs and boating. His first dog was a German shepherd named Shep, but after a trip to Alaska both he and his wife fell in love with Siberian huskies.. He had several dogs over the course of his lifetime including both Timbers, Busters and his last companion was Rocky who passed in 2018. He was an avid boater. He and his wife loved taking trips with his dogs in their boat to Block Island. He had a great many hobbies and could fix almost anything.
He was also of great service to his community. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for IT&T as a supervisor for 35 years. Robert is survived by his Sister-In Law-Grace Barghaan, Brother-In-Law Theododre Mrozinski, his nieces Patricia Kushina (Bill), Barbara Mazza (Robert), Elizabeth Borguno (Brian), nephews Walter Barghaan (Peggy), James Barghaan (Angela) as well as cousins Bert Barghaan (Kathy) and Dennis Barghaan (Barbara).There were four great nieces and nephews and three great great nieces and nephews.
Due to current restrictions, a simplified viewing will be held at Hanley's Funeral Home on Thursday morning, April 16th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. at Moravian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Staten Island Dog Companion Training Club or to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Khadijah Shakur
July 16, 2021
He was my boss at ITT back in the early 80's 1 thing in particular I remembered about him is that he read the 3rd Reich like 3 times and we tell us in the office he did.
May he rest in peace
Leonard Gangi
May 10, 2020
May he rest in peace. Many memories of a generous man, generous with his time, talents and possessions. Thank you for your friendship during my early career years working with and for you.
Melissa Chirco
April 16, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. My kids went to school across the street from his house. We use to stop and talk as we both walked our dogs. I remember his wife also, Very nice couple. I hope they are together now with their fur babies. RIP
Lisa Mattia
April 14, 2020
Our deepest condolences.
Love The Mattia Family
April 14, 2020
My deepest condolences.
I can remember when I was young, sitting on his driveway walls with the neighborhood kids while he told stories.
He was a good man and a great neighbor. He will be missed.
Tom Sangiorgio
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