Robert (Bob) Flood was born on November 27th, 1940 and passed peacefully on December 17th, 2024. Bob was known for his Irish sense of humor, his generous spirit, his love of music, and his extraordinary love of his family and friends who were the center of his universe. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Carol Ann Baratta, and together they had five beautiful children: Jennifer (Tony), Patrick, Michelle, Kevin (Joanne), and Antha (Joby). He was a beloved Pop Pop to his grandchildren: Zoe, Calla, Matthew, Karlie, Cassidy, Jake, Sydney, and Joseph, as well as an adored brother, cousin, and "Uncle Bobby" to countless nieces, nephews and godchildren. He is survived by his wife Carol, his five children, his brothers: Eddie, Charlie (Joyce) and Howard (Kathy) and his sister Edna. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Edward; his sisters: Margaret, Marion, Helen, Irene, Gertrude, and Antha; his brother, Freddie; and his granddaughter, Cassidy.


Bob spent over 45 years as a leader in the grocery industry and treated everyone—employee, stranger, or customer—like family. After retiring, Bob spent many years traveling the world with Carol, but always found the time to be a part of his family's big moments. He was an excellent storyteller and found immense joy in always making his loved ones laugh. He was loved by everyone who met him, and left an unparalleled legacy of love, loyalty, and kindness that will never be forgotten.


Visitation will be held at Overton Funeral Home, 172 East Main St. Islip, NY on Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 23, 2024 at St. Lawrence the Martyr, 240 Main St., Sayville, NY at 10:30am. Arrangements are under the direction of Buono Funeral Service, Inc, Saugerties, NY. Please offer your condolences for Bob and his family online at wwwBuonoFuneralService.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ronald McDonald House which supports families battling serious pediatric illnesses in his honor.


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