ROBERT ARMAND LANCTOT

LANCTOT,
ROBERT (BOB) ARMAND
Belleview - Robert (Bob) Armand Lanctot, 63, of Belleview, FL, passed away at MRMC surrounded by his wife and loving family on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Bob was born on May 24, 1953 in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada. He served in the US Army during the Viet Nam era. He owned an over the road trucking company for several years before moving to Belleview, Florida in 1997. He then began his career as a milk hauler for Southeastern Milk (SMI), working nearly 20 years with over 7.5 million miles ticket-free and accident-free.
Bob married and adored his wife, Alice (Strausbaugh) Ghigliotty, in 2010. He was an usher and volunteer of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Bob served as the Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council 8012, Faithful Navigator for Assembly 2062 and President of the Columbus/Christopher Club. He was lifetime member of the American Legion, dedicated to helping disabled vets. Bob was a member of Vintage Trucks of Florida and had a passion for restoring classic cars and trucks and participating in car shows. Bob is known in the local community as a friend to all: his breakfast buddies, prayer group, Knights, Church, co-workers, vendors, etc.
Robert Lanctot is survived by his ever-loving wife, Alice Lanctot (Strausbaugh); children, Christine King (Francis), Jacqueline Lanctot, Danielle Kladky (Mark), Daniel Ghigliotty (Kimberly), Nicholas Ghigliotty (Melissa); siblings, Gilles Lanctot (Louise), Bertrand Lanctot (Diane), Diane Peck (Douglas); eleven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Lucienne Lanctot; and sister, Ginette Roberts.
A funeral and celebration of Bob's life is scheduled for 10:00 AM, December 9, 2016, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Belleview, FL. His burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church or the Disabled American Veteran (DAV).