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ROBERT DeLAY Obituary

DeLAY--Robert F., died February 14. Bob served in WWII, was awarded a Bronze Star and retired as a Lt. Colonel. His advertising career lead him to New York City. In 1959 he became President of the Direct Marketing Assoc. He expanded DMA internationally and built it into the world's largest mktg association. Bob also co-founded the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation. He was a world traveler, who got to visit 46 countries, and an avid sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Renate, his son Steve DeLay, daughter-in-law Kristine, and grandson, Stephen DeLay, Jr.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 1, 2015.

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Susan DeFreitas

March 12, 2015

Bob was a wonderful father in law...we had many laughs when I was a part of the DeLay family. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by so many lives that he has touched.

Abbi DeLessio

March 2, 2015

Bob was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He had a thirst for travel and adventure and touched the lives of so many people throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by so many people.

Margot Lane

March 1, 2015

Bob brought great joy to so many. His life was full to overflowing.

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