Robert Joseph "Bob" Dettor

Robert Joseph "Bob" Dettor obituary, North Syracuse, NY

Robert Joseph "Bob" Dettor

Robert Dettor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home on Mar. 5, 2025.
Robert Joseph Dettor "Bob," 59 of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Syracuse, son of the late Richard and Joan (Hunt) Dettor, he was a graduate of Jamesville-Dewitt High School and was employed at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for many years. Bob was a lover of music, had a smile that could light up a room, and most importantly, loved being around his dogs and his family. Bob was the best dog dad and was always taking care of and loving them.
Bob will be missed dearly by all who know him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Kelley L. (Peck) Dettor; sisters, Lynn (Tony) Piela, and Deb Dettor; brother, Rick (Sue) Dettor; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his dogs, Nelly, and Taco.
In keeping with Bob's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

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May 30, 2025

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March 7, 2025

Alan locklin posted to the memorial.

March 7, 2025

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Sam S

May 30, 2025

Bob was great guy, a tremendous musician, and a walking encyclopedia of drums, drummers, and drumming. My condolences to his family and friends.

Alan locklin

March 7, 2025

One of the best drummers and a dear old friend.Im deeply saddened to hear this news.my condolences to his wife and family.

Joe brown

March 7, 2025

I always enjoyed talking with Bob at RGZ as he was coming in for his shift and I was leaving. Great guy, wonderful personality. My condolences to Kelley and his family...Joe Brown

Jeff Williams

March 6, 2025

Bob was a great guy. I remember all the fun we had as kids on Munson Drive swimming in his pool and lighting fireworks on the 4th of July. I have all happy memories of those times and seeing Bob at St. James. My condolences to his family. Your friend Jeff Williams.

Jim and Carol Phelps

March 6, 2025

It was great to get back with our Family from St James. He will always be a "Valley Boy". Condolences to his family. Drum on Bob! You will be missed.

Jim Phelps

March 6, 2025

Bill Washburn

March 6, 2025

Bob was great guy and I always enjoyed his laughter when we were kids playing on Munson. We always had a good time at Saint James too as well. Take care God bless Bob. Your friend Bill Washburn.

Robert Nogash

March 5, 2025

Bob has been a friend for the last twelve years or so. We had a command passion for drumming and music. We were messaging recently about our sin, drumming and the implements that sin.
Thanks to Bob for allowing The Measure band to record in his basement studio with our friends Sammy Dio, Kenna Dee and Ralph Coleman. RIP Bob. We gonna miss bud...

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