- Date Of Birth: December 29, 1941
- Date Of Death: May 28, 2019
- State: Florida
Robert A. Dugin, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Robert, commonly called Bob, was very respected and admired as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was a loving, loyal husband to his wife Phyllis of 43 years. He was the oldest of 5 siblings, Richard (deceased), Joanne, Vincent (Freddie), and Patrick (deceased). With two working parents, Bob took on a lot of responsibilities as the big brother. Bob set the pace and laid the path to follow. He was a great role model and provider to all of his children Kenny (deceased), Harry, Deborah (deceased), Susie, Christine, Julianne, Gregory, and Jodi. He was many things to his grandchildren; he was tough and had a no-nonsense approach, but very loving and giving at the same time towards Anthony, Caitlyn, Danny, Brittany, Patrick, Brianna, Carissa, Cassandra, Courtney, Dylan and Annie. His great-grandchildren, Kenny, Tammy, Mandy (deceased), Addison, Kimber and Emma brought the ‘teddy bear’ out in Bob. When they came around, the tough exterior melted away and the joy and love he had for them exuded from him. Many of the stories that you would hear from his nieces and nephews, Dani-Lee, Scott, Timmy, Jonathan, Maygen, Michael, Jennifer, Clare, Anna, Amy, Colleen and Danny will be ones of generosity and respect.
Bob’s desire to help and impact other’s lives was the core of who he was. He was a patriot and he was very involved in his community and charities. He graduated from Farmingdale High School. After graduation, he was very engaged in all of the reunion affairs following. He was a career firefighter, and not only was he a fireman and Lieutenant in NY, but he also spent much of his time teaching volunteer firemen firefighting basics and techniques.
Hobbies that Bob enjoyed were golfing, fishing, gardening and landscaping. He also enjoyed watching the History and Discovery Channel. He was a great story teller, especially about his experiences in the NYFD.
Bob took great pride in his family and country. He was undeniably a man of great integrity, strength, honor and generosity and he will be greatly missed by all that had the honor of knowing him.
