Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and uncle- Robert Anthony Monteyne (Bob), 77, of Totowa, New Jersey, passed away on July 9, 2023.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Rosemary Monteyne (nee Seminara), and loving daughters, Renee Ciccarella and husband Robert, Rosemary Bergamasco and husband Thomas, and Roberta Bergamo and husband Michael. Bob was also a cherished grandfather (Big Daddy) to Giavonna Bergamasco, Valentina Bergamasco, Reide Ciccarella, Natalie Bergamo, and Grace Bergamo and step grandchildren Luke Bergamasco and Ben Bergamasco. Bob was an endeared brother to Donald Monteyne and his wife Joyce, caring brother-in-law to Thomas Seminara and husband Chuck, Gary Seminara and wife Andrea. Bob was also surrounded by many treasured cousins, nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces. Bob is predeceased by his parents, Bette and Gabriel Monteyne, and father-in-law Ignatius Seminara and mother-in-law Gloria Seminara. Born in Paterson on April 24, 1946, Bob lived most of his life in Totowa and then later in life split his time between New Jersey and Florida. He spent his life working and providing for his family. He was a talented and respected builder, Paterson fireman, and entrepreneur. Bob was a member of the "Do Good House" in Totowa. As his nickname "Big Bob" suggested he was a man that possessed a personality larger than life and the stature to carry it. He will be greatly missed and remembered always. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 3 pm to 8 pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10 am at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell. Please meet directly at church. Entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 or online at www.t2t.org Envelopes will be provided by the funeral home during visitation hours for your convenience.
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Bob Vail
7/10/2023 05:26:51 pm
We were born 3 days apart. Kind of a joke we always had . My life long friend, may you rest in peace. I love you, Bob Vail
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Craig Rufolo
7/10/2023 09:26:57 pm
I am at a loss for words….. Big Bob….. God bless him always….. Mama Row , Renee, Remi, Robbie…. I’m very saddened to hear this ….my deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of you….. I will be praying for all of you to stay strong! Miss you guys and love you guys always.
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Darlene Roberto
7/11/2023 08:19:28 am
Forever in my life & always my heart. My person no matter what 24 hours a day. Loved me unconditionally, taught me from when I was a child, my protector. He really had a wonderful sense of humor & extended himself to everyone he met. A person who embraced life to the fullest! Looked at a situation from every angle & willing to help anyone in need. He was bigger than life & will always be a strong part of my life when he was alive and now in his passing. My love, my friend, my guiding light, my brother xoxo
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Anthony Sabia
7/11/2023 11:20:00 am
Hello Mama Ro, Renee, Remy and Robbie,
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Karen and Pat Greco
7/11/2023 04:22:55 pm
Our hearts are sadden at the loss of your husband, father and friend. He was much love by many. He had a big heart ❤️ and a bigger personality. May he rest in peace and the family find comfort each other.❤️❤️❤️
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7/11/2023 05:06:27 pm
Dear Rosemary and all your famlie s, our sincere condolences opon hearing of the passing of Bob. When we moved to Totowa it was 1979 and Bob was one of the first people to welcome us and suggested we join the Dey Hill Assoc. which we did. From there shared some memories of golf and socials at NJCC, served together at the Do Good house and ended up in South Florida not far from one another. Bob will be missed but will always be remembered.
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7/12/2023 05:35:08 am
“My Good Friend”, I remember so many great times we shared together. We shared almost 70 years of friendship, you will truly be missed. God Bless you on your journey and May God Bless and watch over your family. Best Friends Forever, Kenny Marinco
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Mark and Yafit Entenberg
7/12/2023 01:50:21 pm
Dear Rosemary and Family,
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7/12/2023 03:33:59 pm
One Of the most Humble and Nicest Guys I ever met on the PFD, Rest In Peace Big Bob
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Anna Maria Fortanasce
7/13/2023 05:05:22 pm
Dear Rosemary:
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12/26/2023 01:44:12 pm
I first met Bob in Passaic Valley. He was a senior and I was a freshman. Didn't know him that well until I was in my early 20's. i and a few of my friends would go to his establishment on Union Blvd. I found Bob to be guy that had a keen sense of humor and a compassionate heart. A Big Man with a Big Heart. He will be sorely missed. R.I.P Bob
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Rod Ragazzo
3/7/2024 06:08:49 pm
To know Bob is to love Bob. This week I visited Ft Lauderdale for the first time since my Dad, Tony Ragazzo passed away in 2022. I couldn't wait to pass by the Dunking where my Dad and his pals met every day to “ solve the world’s problems” and and have some great laughs!
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