Name: Calling hours for Robert J. DeMarzio
Start: 2023-01-14T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-14T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Pettigrass Funeral Home

Robert J. DeMarzio

AUBURN - Robert J. DeMarzio, 75, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 surrounded by his family at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse.

He was born in Auburn, the Son of the late James and Carmela "Helen" (Liseno) DeMarzio.

Robert served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War and received two Bronze Stars. While residing in San Diego, Bob was employed as a Warehouse Worker, and retired after more than 30 years of service in the Teamsters Union.

Following his retirement, Robert returned to NY residing in Throop. Bob was currently employed by Home Depot, where he spent the past 17 years. He also enjoyed fishing, playing poker, and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Above all else Bob was a family man. He loved and cherished his family and friends. His absence will be felt by anyone that had the good fortune of knowing Him.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Charlotte DeMarzio of 42 years; four children: Maritsia (Timothy) Stevens, Leah (Jay) Thurston, Vincent DeMarzio, Joseph DeMarzio; eight grandchildren: Samantha (Bobby), Ian (Joviale), Jack, Kara, Corinne, Madison, Dominic, Carmella; and his much anticipated great-grandson Lucas; siblings: Nicholas (Joan), James (Ann), Jr., Sandra DeMarzio; sisters-in-law: Cheryl Vincent and Dawn Padovano; brother-in-law, John Stevenson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Honorary son's: PJ Holtby, Mike Gushlaw; and many other treasured friends.

In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a nephew, Danny.

Calling hours are this Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with services to immediately follow, all inside of Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Go Bills!

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Published by The Citizen on Jan. 12, 2023.

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for Robert DeMarzio

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tom ohora

January 24, 2023

i worked with bob as the depot janitor.i was always joking with him about being a teamster,and asking him about jimmy hoffa's whereabouts.he would want to know if i could do some work.great guy he is missed. tom ohora

Bill Colipietro

January 19, 2023

Bobby rest in peace...

Donna k. Baliva

January 15, 2023

I knew Bob from the time I worked at The Bread and Butter shop in Throop. Always happy and friendly. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Marnie J Bigness

January 12, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Bob for 17yrs at the Auburn Home Depot he was a very hard worker and a really good friend I will miss hearing his voice saying " morning my love" I would say " Morning darling" He will always for ever be my Bob Bo I called him at work, we had a work friendship I would call him my work husband, His lovely wife Charlotte I love dearly, we would watch out for each other when at work, And when he was not he would over do it at work I would say" Don't let me have to call Charlotte I got her on speed dial" He would just laugh, Then he would pick on me in fun saying" You gonna do any work today, I would say nope not today he would laugh and say I'm going to BJ"s to tell Sonny which is my husband we would just laugh and talk about our families which he loved very much Bob had a heart of gold I will never forget him, Rest sweetly my dear friend till we meet again, My sincere Condolences to Charlotte and family, May god watch over you all, Much love to the family.

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Matt

January 12, 2023

He was a good man. I will miss working with him.

Northside Beverage friends.

January 12, 2023

Bob was a was a wonderful person . We had the pleasure of seeing almost everyday in our store. It was truly an honor to have known him and will think of him often. Please except our deepest sympathy.

Jill Wilson

January 12, 2023

Robert was a customer of mine for years. Such a nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing.

John Waldbillig

January 12, 2023

Sending sympathy and prayers to the family of Mr DeMarzio.
Sincerely, John Waldbillig (The Bread and Butter Shop, Throop)

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