Robert “Bobby Tess” Tessitore 85, - Died peacefully at home on January 16, 2021 after prolonged medical issues. Bobby had many professions in his life including construction, truck driver and being a proud member of the Teamsters brotherhood.
Bobby was also a popular musician and band leader. His slogan was “Have horn will travel”. He was a member of the Lenny Riccardi orchestra for 20 years. He was also a member of the Dixieland Jazz Society for many years. His own bands include the Dixie Chaps and Pleasure. Bobby was admired and loved by many.
Bobby was a devoted husband to Barbara, his wife of 63 years. Loving father of Cathy (Jesse Cromer), Michael (Ketsara) Tessitore and Patty Tessitore. Proud grandfather of Nicholas Vargus, MaryLu Vargus and USAF TSgt Tyler Tessitore.
Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, He loved camping, fishing and hunting in the Adirondacks as well as salt water fishing in Florida. He loved sports, especially the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He always retained a soft spot for his NY Yankees.
Bobby will be greatly missed, never forgotten and forever loved.
No services are scheduled but donations can be made in his name to Suncoast Hospice
5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 or https://suncoasthospice.org/online-donations/
