Robert Schaffer, age 71, Native Staten Island, died on October 16, 2018. Robert was born January 31, 1947. He was a cook at Schaffer Tavern for 47 years before retiring in 2012 due to health problems. Anyone who knew Robert loved him. He was an avid scuba diver and loved spending most of his spare time in the water. Robert was the son of the late William and late Julia. He is survived by his brothers William “Winky” (his wife Kim) and Jack; Dearest friend to Big Al and Joy; Uncle of Troy and Jon Paul as well as many adopted nieces and nephews.