My condolences to Robby and Mikey and Iris. I am very sorry for your loss. Hope you are taking care of each other during this difficult time. 

It is a huge blow that Uncle Bob is no longer with us.  The World is a little less without him. He was a lovely, generous, vivacious man with a big smile. He was my Uncle Bob who looked out for me. Last time I saw him, he asked me to join him in the family business at a psychologist. Although I am a research psychologist who could never ever do what he did for people, I always smile at the invitation (the Italian Americanness of it) and appreciate his faith in me.

I love you, Uncle Bob. Sorry you left us too soon. 

Lots of love, 

Melissa Marselle (the other Dr Marselle)

I have known bob since I was 18 years old. I dated then married his brother Mike. In the beginning of our relationship he used to bring Nicci to our house to play with Tony and Melissa and for a while we got along UNTIL shortly before  one Christmas Eve Bob and Mike got into a huge fight. was not pretty. Then the brothers did not get along after that. The brothers had always had a tumultuous relationship in my opinion because of their life with Donna (their mom).  It took years before Bob and I finally started having a relationship but when it finally happened it was pretty good. We finally got to really know one another and became good friends. He would actually come see me and the kids when I went to see my parents in Lancaster and we had good times. I would also go see him at time when I was there and we had good talks and I got to see and enjoy Robbies and Mikeys company. The thing I always noticed about the boys was Robbie looked alot like Mike as a kid and Mikey looked alot like Bob as a kid, Bob and i used to joke on "how did that happen" and laugh about it in a good way.  I remember when he was just a "Nurse" working his way through college and getting his degree in psychology. I used to tease him alot about being "Nurse BOB"

Later in life we could call each other every now and then because we both knew each others life styles and simple ask " YOU STILL ALIVE AND KICKING"  "YEAH AND YOU" "YEAH" then we both would laugh and just get caught up. I was so surprised to hear about his passing and why as I know Bob was very proud of his sobriety and for as many years as he had it. It still kind of shocks me to hear what happened. I hope Robbie and Mikey you never forget how much your dad loved you and always spoke highly of you both.  He was so proud to be your father and believe it or not prayed he would not screw you up as his up bringing was not that good and he didn't want you to go through anything he had to.  I will miss him greatly and loved him very much as a brother.

Robby and Mikey…. Your dad and I have been in each others lives off and on since Hamilton Jr High.  I was there for his first marriage to Chris, and Nikki is actually my God Daughter. Feels like a life time ago. He’s probably one of my oldest friends. Life as a kid at home was not always fun, but we had each other.

There were 4 of us who hung together. I was with him the night he was arrested for “mischief”.  The 4 of us were together. Myself, Bobby, Pat, and Randy. I really didn’t feel it was right that Donna decided having him locked up was the best thing to do, but what did I know.  The family that we didn’t have at home, we had in each other. Scotty, Big Ed, and Mike were around at that time as well.  I think Big Ed was where his love of Harley’s came from.  He never lost that, apparently.

Through the years, we stayed in touch……there were good times, and not so good times. Loved him like a brother.  I’ll miss him. Miss him aggravating me, his strong opinions, his friendship.  Most of all, just knowing I could always count on him being there.  Whether I liked it or not.

I have a picture he took of my daughter when she was 3 or 4 years old.  Had a chalk portrait made of that picture, it’s hanging in my den.

I hope you’ve finally found peace, Bobby.  You’ve left your boys with the gift of Iris.  She’s been so gracious about taking care of your business.  She’s probably the best thing you’ve ever done for yourself.  I’ve enjoyed getting to know her…..

RIP my friend!  Until we meet again…..