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Robert Craven Obituary

Craven, Jr. - Robert "Bob" Joseph, of Huntington on October 20, 2025, at 84 years of age. Bob enjoyed a long career with Grumman, where he was project director on the Military Aircraft Systems Program, specifically the F-14. He loved to play golf, spend his time on the beach, and appreciated a good Manhattan. Devoted husband of Marianne Craven. Cherished father of Christina Craven Bowerman, Ann Marie (John) Hennessey, Joanne (Daniel) Rossiter, and Elizabeth (Conrad) Dierking. Treasured grandfather of Matthew, Nicholas, Timothy,

Mackenzie, Paige, Shane,

Violet, John, and Henry. Loving brother of Mary Ellen GaNun and Elaine Schwender. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Theresa. Bob will be remembered for always doing his best. As Bob said, "I will do my best, and when I do my best, that's the best I can do." Visitation Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Service Saturday, 9:30AM at St. Francis Of Assisi R.C. Church, Greenlawn. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. www.bfhli.com

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Paul and Bunnie Friedeborn

October 21, 2025

So sorry for your lose. Bunnie and I send our condolences to you and the entire family. I have fond memories when brother John and I did some tree trimming and landscape work at your house. Miss the family out here in Cali but not the back East weather. Love, Paul and Bunnie Friedeborn

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brueggemann Funeral Home

522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 117314202

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24

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Brueggemann Funeral Home

522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 117314202

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25

Funeral service

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Francis Of Assisi R.C. Church

29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY 11740

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Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Charles Cemetery

2015 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735

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Brueggemann Funeral Home of East Northport, Inc.

522 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, NY 11731

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