My impression of your brother and father, Bob , was that he was a kind, gentle and caring man. His laid back personality and beautiful smile always made me smile.  His soul will always be with you as your legacy continues.  Sending all of our love …

Carol and Alex

Being a little kid and showing up to “mr. Bob’s” house was always so fun. From treating him to spice girls marathon concerts and never ending games of hide and seek he was always so willing to let us kids do kid things. He was gentle and oh so tolerant of the many kids running through his house-often screaming. He would let us have white grape juice and watch South Park- which at the time was a pretty awesome deal lol. We always thought he was so cool. Seeing another family of girls be raised by a man always made me feel comfortable and safe, because at the time it was a true rarity. Bob was a really really great guy. He’s off to the next adventure but he leaves great memories. <3 

It's hard to pick a single memory. Bob always welcomed his kid's friends into his home and knew how to make you laugh with his sarcasm. He had such a big heart. When Kim had a costume party for her birthday, since we both had boyfriends at the time, we decided to do couples costumes of Mario, Peach, Luigi, and Daisy. My boyfriend and I broke up right before the party, leaving us short a Luigi until Bob stepped in and went as Luigi. There were so many great times spent from him helping with my video project about drunk driving my senior year and always being my mom's date to school functions when my dad couldn't make it. Thanks for so many great laughs and wonderful memories Bob, I will carry them with me always.

Poppa Nappa was like another father to me! No matter what me and Riss got ourselves into he would be there if we needed him! Always there to crack a joke or give advice when needed he never skipped a beat! He was an amazing man who’s legacy will be carried out through Riss and Kim! 💕

Bob was our boat neighbor for several winter seasons.  We became friends and I got to know him over the years while sitting around the picnic table during evenings watching the sunset and enjoying the company of the other live-a-boards at the marina.  Bob was usually quiet but was passionate about his family and politics.     

At one time sick rats were being seen on the docks (probably poisoned).  One morning a rat got on Bobs boat.  I was only a couple boats away and went over to help.  He didn't need my help but it was something to do.  Bob had a bucket over it and was contemplating shooting it.  We slid a piece of cardboard under the top of the bucket and turned it right side up. The rat was running around and before I knew it Bob squirted it with WD40. The rat didn't like that, he started to squeak.  Ironic.  WD40 usually takes the squeak out of things.  The rat ended up being dumped in the water where it had its own WD40 oil slick.  We had a story to tell that night at the picnic table. 

Bob will be missed by all his friends.  

Thank you Bob for allowing Marissa and I to sleep on the trampoline when it was too hot to sleep inside and we wanted to have some fun. Thank you for encouraging us to feel safe to be as silly as we wanted in your home. Thank you for introducing me to Stewart’s Blue Drink (whatever that is!) and always making us laugh with your sly remarks. You will be remembered for serving your community and stepping up as a Father to daughters who loved you, and their friends with whom you welcomed with open arms. Thank you for sharing stories of your history as a priest with me while waiting for Marissa to get ready (and waiting); I was so fascinated - your love for God was inspiring. Marissa is half you which means she’s just as funny and kind, and I hope your memory lives on in all of us “kids” you loved forever. May you Rest In Peace ❤️

I don’t even know where to begin with Bob. I’m best friends with his daughter, Marissa, and have had countless interactions with Bob. Bob was the epítome of “it’s the little things”- a cup coffee, steak on a plate, and relaxing on his boat - all of which I loved to participate in with him and Marissa.

When Marissa and I worked at Creekside together, you’d see Bob walking down the dock, with his swaggy stride lol, to come have his morning coffee while we opened up. Bob was the king of low-key sarcasm that was always so perfectly timed, you couldn’t help but crack up. And when he wasn’t speaking much, the smirk peeking out from his goatee and joyful eyes, said it all. Bob was one of the most sincere people I’ve ever know and he had genuine care for the people he spoke with. I’ll forever be thankful for my interactions with Bob and for him making my best friend the person she is today. You’ll be so missed Bob, and you’ll continue to live on through your daughters and the stories we all have of you. ❤️

I remember being juniors or seniors in highschool and Marissa and I were having a sleep over. Well I ended up getting really really sick because I double dosed myself accidentally with my birth control. I started throwing up and ended up getting sick on and off all night. Marissa did her best to help keep me comfortable but I remember Bob leaving me a big glass of water, hand towels, and a sleeve of saltine crackers in the bathroom for me. It had to be close to 3 in the morning when he put those in there for me, I just have kept him up for hours throwing up, but even knowing he had to be at work early that morning, he made sure I was ok. He was just so kind and caring to his girls and it made me feel like I was just another daughter in the house that he wanted to take care of. That’s who he was, just someone you could always rely on to be there for you, to help you when you needed it. Bob was the kind of dad I wished I had in my life, and getting to feel like I was part of his family when I was at his house made me so grateful that his daughter was my best friend.  Love and miss you Bob 

Nappa was our boat neighbor at Hop O Nos . He always warned me when Brenda was on her way when I had a little too much rum the night before 😎🍺

We had great times together cooking Nappa’s favorite meal which was basically steak and salt ! 

We also enjoyed fishing for striped bass on the Hudson River. The picture I added was the rod and reel I got him since he would not take anything for tiling my bathroom.

Nappa was also the only one who would eat anchovy pizza with me ! 😂