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Robert T. Digilio

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Robert T. Digilio obituary, 1940-2016, Poughkeepsie, NY

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

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371 Hooker Avenue

Poughkeepsie, New York

Robert Digilio Obituary

Robert T. Digilio

Poughkeepsie - Robert T. "B.O.B" Digilio, 76, of Poughkeepsie passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie on February 19, 1940, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Rose Grittlow Digilio. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and served in the US Army during the Berlin Crisis. On April 17, 1960 he married Sandra L. Starzyk at St. Joseph's Church in Poughkeepsie and she survives him at home. Bob was the Manager of Design at A.S.D., Automatic Systems Developers, in Poughkeepsie, NY retiring in 2001. As well as being a member of St. Joseph's Church, he was a member of the N.R.A. and the D.C. Pistol Association. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Family, Faith and Country were the most important. He loved his dogs and loved to cook and was good at it. In addition to his wife, Sandra, he is survived by his children; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Chauncey "Jocko" Maggiacomo of Salt Point, NY, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Mary Digilio of Newburgh, NY, son Kevin T. Digilio of Montreal, Canada, son Mark B. Digilio of Poughkeepsie and daughter and son-in-law Michelle L. and George J. Tortarella, III of Wildwood Crest, NJ. Also surviving is his brother and sister-in-law Frank S. and Mary Digilio of Boca Raton, FL, as well as his grandchildren, Derrik, Heather, Robert, Robert J., Danielle, Nicholas A., Michaela, Logan (Roland), Nicholas Frank Charles, Zachary Paulo, Kira, Shayla M., Mia Rose and Joseph Frank, his great-grandchildren Gabriel, Savanna, Maximus, Ava Lee and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 10:00am at St. Joseph's Church, Lafayette Pl. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 and burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the N.R.A. , Trump for President or the City of Poughkeepsie PBA. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jul. 23 to Jul. 25, 2016.

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Chrissy Lewandowski

July 29, 2016

My heart goes out to the entire family. Bob was a great man with a wonderful personality! He will surely be missed by everyone whose life he touched. Love to you all.

July 27, 2016

To the Digilio family - Please accept my sincere condolences!! I worked with Bob in the early years of ASD. He was a kind and generous man. I was glad and proud to regard him as a friend!

Judith Wtulich Heasley

Cathy Ahmed

July 23, 2016

To the entire Digilio family:
I am so sorry to read of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find some peace and comfort in the cherished memories you will always have in your hearts.
Bob was my manager at ASD way back when. We
had many wonderful times together, I will never forget him.
Fondly, Cathy

Tom and Mary Moglia

July 23, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. We are friends of Robert's brother, Frank, and sister-in-law, Mary, and our memories of occasions that brought us together with Bob and your family are sweet. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Tom and Mary Moglia

Judy VanVoorhs

July 23, 2016

Bobby was a great guy. Condolences to Sandy and Family.

Mary & Phil Opdenbrouw

July 23, 2016

Our sympathy to all.

Brandon Sneide

July 23, 2016

I love you Pa! The memories we share, i will cherish forever. You treated me like i was one of your own and i will never forget that. i will miss our long talks in Wildwood at night, and at the kitchen table after dinners. You are an inspiration to me. i will never forget!

Linda Delcastello

July 22, 2016

My heartfelt for your loss prayers and hugs to all God bless you all mark I'm so so sorry hugs

Patricia Lippincott

July 22, 2016

You loved and were loved and gave all of yourself to everyone. Cousin you will be missed. Until we meet again my condolences to your family.

July 22, 2016

Lyn & Mike Troy

July 22, 2016

Sending our deepest sympathy. Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed more than words can say. Wish there was something we could do or say that would ease the families pain.

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William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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25

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

William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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St. Joseph's Church

Lafayette Pl., Poughkeepsie, NY

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