Robert M. Deltufo

Robert “Bob” Michael DelTufo, 80, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a jack of all trades, business owner, veteran, and more importantly a man devoted to his family. He is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years Claire (Perry) DelTufo and their five children: Mark DelTufo, Kerrie Mancini an her husband Joseph, Laurie DelTufo, Michael DelTufo and his wife Raena, and Steven DelTufo; grandchildren Trystan Allen and her husband Tim, Sequin DelTufo, Taylor DelTufo, Jacob DelTufo, Autumn Mancini, and Joey Mancini; great grandchildren; Timmy Allen Jr., Takoda Allen, and Tyee Allen.

Bob was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island to the late Michael and Amelia (St. Germain) DelTufo. He graduated from West Warwick High School, Class of 1960, and enlisted to proudly serve our nation in the US Army National Guard. While in the reserves Bob began his lifelong career as a plumber alongside his father. After only three short weeks of dating he married the love of his life, Claire and settled on a farm in Exeter, Rhode Island to raise their family. In addition to plumbing and farming, he held a great passion for dancing, Motown, banana splits, Dunkin Donuts coffee, Ford vehicles, animals, and of course US history. He relished his road trips around the country and cherished spending his summers at the town fairs, his favorite time of year. A man of great wisdom and dignity, he impacted countless young men who thank him to this day for teaching them everything they know about cows, cars, plumbing, and contracting. Bob lived his life by example, devoted to his country, family, and faith.

As a tribute to Bob we ask you to please wear a touch of red to the services as this was his absolute favorite color. In the famous words of Bob DelTufo, we can all hear him now telling us to “carry on.”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrate Saturday, October 22 ^nd at 11:00 am at St. Francis de Sales Church, School St., North Kingstown.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich.  Calling hours:  Friday, October 21 ^st , 4-8pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.