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Robert Federico Obituary

FEDERICO - Captain Robert A., crossed the bar with peace and dignity on April 1, 2010 following a long battle with syringomyelia. A life long resident of Fire Island and the Great South Bay, Bob was seventy-nine years old. Bob was a graduate of Fort Schuyler Maritime College and a retired Naval Officer. He lived with the tides navigating vessels near and far, teaching all those who knew him to keep their stem to the storm and follow their inner compass. Captain Bob is survived by his wife Catherine ToddFederico, sister Grace Cash, brother Hoss Miller, and eight children; Ellen, Robert Jr.,Dorian, Catherine, Maria, David, Patricia, and John. He also leaves a legacy of grandchildren; TJ, Christina, Elizabeth, Robert III, Emily, Ana, Eleni, Madland,Fatima, Casey Beth, Khadija, John David, Amadou Luke and great grand daughter, Ryleigh. Bob lived a full and rich life,daring to live free by the sea. Godspeed, Captain! A memrial will be held in late July 2010 in Bay Shore, New York.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 18, 2010.

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Theresa Chetta

June 30, 2010

We were blessed just by knowing Capt. Bob and his whole family.
It was our pleasure to come to the families aid in a time of need for care of "Baby John".
Carl & Terri Chetta: [email protected]

April 28, 2010

Can't express the sadness I have to learn of Bobs passing.Hope you find comfort in knowing you were always there for him.A pleasure,privelege and blessing to have had him in my life.
~Mark Boyd

Kathie Eichinger

April 18, 2010

Dear Cathy,

Pattie, Arline and I visitied Bob in Daytona Beach and were very happy to see him. He was always very upbeat, despite his health challenges. I will remember him as that very positive person.

Love, Kathie Eichinger (cousin)

F. Hoss Miller

April 18, 2010

You were my Maritime College roommate, my shipmate and my brother. We talked about what we were going to do and then what we did. I miss you already. Save a spot for me in Fiddler's Green Hossy

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