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Reby, Robert L.

Robert Reby, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17 at the Villages Hospice House in Florida. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Connie; daughter, Diane Starr (Michael) of Brewster, NY; son, Robert J. (Mary) of Ridgefield, CT; two granddaughters, Lauren and Janene; and his brother, Gerard of Mooresville, NC.

Bob and Connie lived in North Salem, NY for 35 years where they raised their family and were involved in many community activities. He and his brother, Jerry, were custom builders serving the Westchester County, NY and Connecticut area for over 40 years. He retired in 1994. An avid hunter and sports fisherman, Bob and his wife shared many wonderful years in retirement on their boat, the "Honey II" before moving to The Villages, FL in 2010.

A private service will be held in North Salem, NY. Memorial donations may be made to The Villagers For Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162 or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. Arrangements by Florida Cremation Society, The Villages, FL.

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Published by The Journal News on Nov. 20, 2012.

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Jennifer & Noel Roy

November 24, 2012

Dear Bob and Mary,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our deepest sympathies,
Jennifer and Noel

Carl & Karin Reilly

November 21, 2012

Connie, we shared some wonderful times with you and Bob in CT. Will never forget fishing aboard "Honey II" and all the terrific times on J Dock.
Carl & Karin

Tom & Fotini King

November 21, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sue Wolf

November 20, 2012

Bob,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. No matter whether it's sudden or expected, it's never easy to lose a parent.
My sincere sympathy to you and yours,
Sue

hugh burrell

November 20, 2012

Dear Bob and family--My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. O+ur thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Hugh Burrell and Family

November 20, 2012

Sincere condolences to the family and may you experience God's support during this difficult time.
Psalm 147:3.

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