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Robert ECCLESTON Obituary

ECCLESTON - Robert Lewis Sr, lifelong resident of Islip, passed away May 24, 2014 in Melbourne, FL at the age of 79. Bob was the son of Lewis Thomas Eccleston and Jessie Udall Wicks. He is survived by his deeply devoted,much-loved wife Barbara and their 9 children Brietta, Jesse, Eddie Jr., Edward, William,Robert Jr., Barbara Ann, Joseph, and Tracey Lynn. He will also be missed by his 8 grandchildren - Emily, Jessica, Gracie, Genny, Darla, Tyler, Jacqueline, and Madisyn. Bob served in the US Army, and as a foreman on Metro North Rail Road for 32 years. He loved boating, buying, selling, his friends, his dog Louie, but most of all his family. If you met Bob, you knew Bob. He was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten. Cremation was private. Memorial visiting will be Saturday 2-4:30 and 7-9pm at Overton Funeral Home Inc., 172 Main Street, Islip, NY. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donationso the American Diabetes Association, 534 Broadhollow Rd., Suite LL10, Melville, NY 11747 would be appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 12, 2014.

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brietta Attanasio

May 24, 2015

Today 5/24/2015 one year since you been gone.
You are dearly missed. We love you pop. Keep on guiding us from up above.

Brietta Eccleston Attanasio

February 10, 2015

2/10/2015.. Happy Birthday Dad.....

brietta eccleston

November 28, 2014

This candle is for your wife Barbara who needs guardian angels to watch over her.

November 27, 2014

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAD. YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED TODAY. WE PRAY FOR YOU.

brietta

November 1, 2014

The Holidays are upon us once again. They won't be the same. Miss you.

BRIETTA

August 10, 2014

GONE TO SOON. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS...

July 21, 2014

we miss you POP...

family

July 8, 2014

Everyone knows Bob Eccleston in a different way.
As a teacher, businessman, dreamer or seeker of the best deal in town.
Bob was man who would say something to you and you would find yourself wondering.
He was not a man of few words at all.
He had lots to say for just about anything.
He was a man of a few choice words.
Bob Eccleston was a caring sensitive man underneath that hard exterior working hard his entire life giving 100%.
Bob Eccleston your sense of humor, wisdom and work ethic are traits that you passed down to your 9 children and for that we thank you, We will miss you dearly.

We all have memories of Bob Eccleston
RIP

family eccleston

July 5, 2014

Thinking about you

loui

June 29, 2014

loui

June 29, 2014

emily

June 26, 2014

Loui the family dog was picked up on Main St. by Overton funeral home. Mr Overton found Loui and bought him home at 8:30am the morning of 6/14/2014 day of service. The pastor told this story at the service adding that Loui went out looking for Bob. Mr Ecclecton
It shows how much love a animal has for their family . God bless you loui

brietta eccleston

June 22, 2014

All around the water tank waitin' for a train.
I'll ride that last train on the rails of solid gold
In a boxcar lined with satin
I'll ride that last train to heaven
when the final whistle blows

Carolyn D

June 21, 2014

So sorry to hear about this. I spent many fun filled years with the Eccleston family when I was young. So many wonderful memories. My condolences to the family. Tracy I hope you are well!

All the best,
Carolyn D. & family

brietta Eccleston

June 20, 2014

a teacher,businessman,dreamer,or seeker of the best deal in town.
Just like is grandfather Capt.Bill and his father Lewis his life was versatile and colorful.Ever industrious and fearless he enter any enterprise that would enable him to provide for his family.
We miss you dearly...
Love your daughter
Brietta

Paul A. Tapogna "Archie-tect"

June 14, 2014

Sail on Bob! Thanks for being my first architectural client when I was just a kid.

Brietta Attanasio

June 12, 2014

Miss you Dad.

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