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Robert Tuttle Obituary
Robert Emmett Tuttle (Bob) passed away on June 19, 2015 at the age of 84. Bob is survived by His beloved wife of 59 years, Loretta, who he married in New Haven, CT in 1955. Bob is lovingly remembered by His Children; Rob and AJ Tuttle, Roselle and Chris Johnson and Laura Tuttle, His grandchildren; Alexa, Jessica, Carlie, Miranda and Robert Julian Tuttle, Victoria and Michael Marlett, Olivia Hartsell and Benjamin Hartsell, Laura Ashley and Christine Panaggio, and Elizabeth and Timothy Beman, great-grandchild Aliyah Beman, brothers; Arthur, Harry, John, William, and Edward Tuttle, sisters; Elizabeth Perrone, Janet Martone and Elaine Sorenson. Bob was born in New Haven, CT. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a hospital corpsman assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps. He moved to Daytona Beach, FL in 1964 and was a business man for 24 years until elected to the Volusia County Council serving from 1989 through 1998. Bob was chairman of the Volusia County Council, Chairman of the Main Street Redevelopment Board, a member of the Transportation Disadvantage Coordinating Board, Daytona Board of Adjustments, Board of Family Welfare Association, Emergency Medical Task Force, and Board of Directors Florida League of Cities. He served on many other civic organizations and clubs as well. Bob enjoyed golf, tennis, singing, spending time with family and friends and most of all making others laugh. His passion in life was fueled by his love and devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Celebration of Bob's Life is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 A.M. at the Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, located at 548 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 with Pastor Larry Kirk officiating. The Interment will immediately follow the service at Volusia Memorial Park, located at 550 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to Halifax Health Hospice attention Vicki Viscomi at 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com 
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Kris Stringer
July 12, 2015
Dear Loretta - I am so very sorry to hear about Bob. Though many years and miles have passed, I will never forget his wonderful sense of humor, his love of his family, and how he, and you, always welcomed me into your home. My thoughts and sincerest sympathy are with you, Laura, Roselle, Robbie and all of your family.
David Voelker
July 9, 2015
Loretta,
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man.
June 28, 2015
Loretta and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss...may you and your family find God's peace and comfort at this time...
Love, Michael and Cindy Auleta
Joyce Costner
June 27, 2015
Loretta, so sorry about your loss. I remember B0b and his way of making everybody laugh. It's been a long time ago but I remember . May God bless you and your family .Joyce Costner
Chuck & Lu Ann Kandt
June 27, 2015
Dear Tuttle Family. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to the entire Tuttle family during this difficult time. His life was most certainly a life worth celebrating. Angels have rejoiced many times over because of the people he came in touch with and influenced during his life. And now they are rejoicing his presence in heaven. Our love to all.
Mary Anne Jackson-Trumbull
June 27, 2015
Loretta and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bob was such a great man and a wonderful role model. I am grateful for the friendship that we have had over the years. Even though we have not seen each other for some time, you have always been in my thoughts and prayers. I am unable to attend the service today due to attending another service for a friend. Please know that I am with you in spirit and love.
June 26, 2015
Prayers and Peace to Rob and the Tuttle family so sorry for your loss. Jim&Carolyn Gardinier
John E. Evans
June 26, 2015
Bob's contributions to our County and its citizens deserve both recognition and praise. In his political years he was a force of reason and balance, never losing sight of the responsibilities that election confers. In his other community activities he touched many lives in positive ways for which he never received all the recognition he -- and Loretta for her steadfast partnership - deserved. He will be missed, but remembered by those of us privileged to have known and worked with him.
Tammy Van Kooten
June 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tuttle family on the loss of Bob. He had a full life with loads of family around him. Always remember his smile, even from 30 years ago. Best to Loretta, Rob and Laura.
Blessings,
The Van Kooten family
Ellen Burns Kidwell
June 26, 2015
Dear Loretta & Family, My family had the great fortune to know & be friends with your family whilst growing up in Daytona Beach, FL. Bob was such a funny, warm, honest, open & loving man. My condolences to the entire Tuttle Family. Your Husband, Dad & Grandpa touched many people's lives by being the authentic & loving man he was, including my own. May God Bless you all & lovingly hold you in the Palm of His Hand. Love, Ellen Burns Kidwell
Charles Priest
June 25, 2015
Loretta,
I hope you and your family will find comfort in your memories of Bob.
I was a young Volusia County Firefighter/Paramedic when I meet Councilman Tuttle, he helped me immensely when I became President of the Firefighters Assoc. and gave me some good advise on how to navigate the channels of politics and County Government. I have a personal letter framed that still hangs in my home office that he wrote to me after I was involved in a career ending accident in 1997. He was definitely one of the good guys.
Renee Gahagan
June 25, 2015
Dear Loretta,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Bobs memory be eternal.
THCT
June 25, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 25, 2015
Loretta, my prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.
Evelyn Lynn
Greg Eady
June 25, 2015
I remember Bob well when I was a young DBPD officer. Great conversations at King Tut's back in the 80s. So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to the family.
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