Robert B. Horlbogen

Robert B. Horlbogen, 71, of East Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly Christmas Eve Day leaving a gaping hole in his family’s heart.

Robert was the beloved son of the late Robert F. and Marion (Foster) Horlbogen. He is survived by the love of his life, Joanne (Moscatelli) Horlbogen whom he shared life with for 53 years; the children he was devoted to, his son Robert C.  (Buddy) and his wife Claudia (Finch) Horlbogen; his daughter Heidi K. Horlbogen and her fiancé Henry Tarbox lll; his beloved grandchildren, Kaya Joanna, Gracie Maria and Robert Michael Horlbogen; and his siblings, sisters Marilyn and her husband Russell Anderson, Karen and her former husband Ray West, Robin Eccles, and his brother Scott and wife Donna (Hulton) Horlbogen. He, also, was blessed with two generations of nieces and nephews.

Bob graduated East Greenwich High School Class of 1968 (where he met Joanne) before attending Midwestern College and Roger William’s University. He married young at 20, and began his career at Sidney Supply Co. in Cranston; managed Hill’s Home Center in West Warwick followed by Citation Pools in Johnston before branching out on his own. His first venture was Perfection Pools, followed by Advanced Pool Systems; later he started Airport Valet near Green Airport.

Bob was passionate about his family and he worked harder than anyone we know providing and taking care of them. Over the years he gained tremendous skill in taking on any kind of challenge in his home. He could do it all! Bob was not a man of hobbies given how hard he worked and how busy he kept, but if there was one, it was music! When he was younger he was even in a couple of local bands with his brother-in-laws and close friends.

He will be missed more than words could ever express…

Funeral Service Friday, December 31st at Noon at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  Burial will be private.  Calling hours prior to the service, 10:00am -12:00pm.