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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Robert Masotti, who was born in New York on June 30th, 1948 and passed away on March 27nd, 2004 at the age of 55.
Robbie was the youngest boy of four children born to Esther and Arthur. He was born and raised in da Bronx, New York! He attended Our Lady of Grace catholic school and Cardinal Hayes High School. As a very young teen, he developed a religious calling, and at the age of eighteen, left home to become a Franciscan brother. Robbie became a teacher after finishing a degree in philosophy. He remained a Franciscan all his life and taught for over 30 years.
Robbie last taught at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, on City Island, which is a great school. He was the 8th grade teacher for a good many years. He was somewhat of a legend in that school, being known mostly for his antics as the dean of discipline. Robbie got up every morning at 5:30am to begin his day, but mostly to take his meds so that he could get in to school to teach. He loved teaching. It was the teaching that kept him alive and going. And it was his family as well.
To Robbie, the family was what counted the most. He cared very much about his parents, his brothers, his sister and his nieces and nephews. He was not the most huggy-kissy person, but he was always concerned about the well being of his family members and friends. And his pets...well, he really was a Franciscan. Robbie used to carry peanuts, dry cat and dog food in his car trunk. He would feed strays and squirrels everywhere.
At the end, Robbie passed away at Calvary Hospital, where our dad also died. He was so very ill. He did not want to leave us and he fought for three months. On his last night on earth, he was surrounded by his brother, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew and cousin. We had to tell him that it was okay to go. And for once, he did listen (he was also pretty stubborn).
We will remember him forever.
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Click here to see Robert Masotti's Family Tree |
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Just Thinking About You... / Jmk (sister)
Hey Robbie
I think of you every day still and the memories both sting and bring comfort to me. I know you are close by to all of us... I just wish I could see you...Aunt Jackie made it up there. I bet you are with Mom and her and G...
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Happy Birthday! / Rich (Nephew)
Happy Birthday, Uncle Robbie! I love and miss you...
A 1, a 2, a 1, 2, 3...
"Happy birthday to you...happiosdahotubn[fsa to u...jhoahe[uo0hbfh hhugf tiu ghgggg, hgppuyr buitbfihsabd ta hooooooooooo!"
xoxo
Watch out for that Wacko ...
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Best Teacher Ever... / Eileen Booth (student)
Mr. Masotti ( as he will always be known to me! ) was my 8th grade teacher fron 1985- 1986. Needless to say I was terrified to go to sleep the night before my 1st day of 8th grade as his reputation had quickly grown! To make a long st...
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Christmas Eve / Jm (sister)
On Christmas Eve day, Robbie would spend almost the entire day wrapping gifts. He would come out every now and then and ask if I wanted coffee. Then we would shoot the breeze, while mom was busy cleaning squid. He would go back in t...
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Happy B-Day Robbie! / Lance Knowles (Brother-in-law)
Have we missed him?Always!Perhaps a little?Perhaps a lot!Yes! We really miss him!Because he was so kind?Definitely!Always a gentle soul...Yes! He was a great man! |
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You're the Best Uncle / Spencer (nephew) Read >> |
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We talked about you today...remembered..-.and laughed... / Janet (sister) Read >> |
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Time/Sharing at the Berkshires on Delray Beach... / Little Rich (Nephew/Godson) Read >> |
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Didn't know him but, he was family / Francis Masotti (Distent Cousen ) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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Laughter
There is one thing that Robbie left us and that is with a whole lot of memories about laughing...laughing, laughing, laughing!!! No matter how sick he was, we could find something to laugh at. When he had a brain tumor, he named it , "Nancy", and we referred to it by it's proper name. He could just somehow conjure up something funny to try to help himself and help others cope with the immense sadness about his illness. |
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| Robert's Photo Album |
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| Robbie at one of his happiest moments-driving in Cousin Frank's car at the beach! |
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