Robert Lee

1969 - 2021

Robert Lee, 52, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Dec. 25, 2021 at Novant Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on Oct. 14, 1969 to the late Robert and Florence Bukowiecki and lived most of his life in the Bronx and update New York before moving to Salisbury in October 2009. Robert had a great sense of humor, loved life and hated being idle, even while on vacation. He was a true gentleman to everyone he met and he treasured the people who he worked with, especially his friend, Jason Conte. His passion for unloading trucks was balanced by his passion for the finer things in life: the New York Yankees, wrestling, eating out with his sister Jeannie, dance music, Pepsi, chocolate bars and driving his Toyota Camry. Robert especially loved the outdoors and spending time in the country, keeping tabs on the weather, remembering the very first snowfall in Salisbury and watching the days grow longer as the winter months faded away. He would get really excited whenever he heard the crickets come out during the spring and he could look forward to the sunny days of summer. Robert also loved superheroes and spent hours fussing over his Batman collection. His coworkers at Lowe's nicknamed him Batman for his devotion to his favorite superhero. Their nickname for Robert spoke of a deeper truth because under his mild and unassuming nature was a man of great virtue. Before coming to work for the Lowe's Home Improvement store in Salisbury, Robert also attended and graduated from the program S.O.A.R. at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. S.O.A.R. stands for Skills, Opportunity, Awareness, and Readiness and is a community college program designed specifially for adults with intellectual disabilities. Previously, he worked for the The Gap Distribution Center and Walmart in Fishkill and then for the Walmart in Salisbury. Robert is survived by his three sisters, Jeannie Roberts of Salisbury, Helen Rivera (James) of Kendall Park, N.J., and Joan Llenin (Manny) of Suffern, N.Y.; plus several nieces and nephews. Arrangements: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held for Robert at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 375 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury, NC 28147 on Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. with Father John Eckert officiating. Internment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Novant Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144. Carolina Cremation is assisting Robert Lee's family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.