Mr. Robert A. Buggica Sr.

Birth date: Nov 2, 1937 Death date: Apr 9, 2015

Buggica, Robert Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2015. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucy Buggica. He is remembered with love by his devoted wife of 25 years, Lora Buggica, children Read Obituary

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Lora Buggica

544w ago

Bobby Is And Always Be The Love Of My Life, And My Soul-mate, He is my world. and I cherished the time that God gave him to me. Bobby showed me what it's like to really be LOVED. He Loved his mother and would get very emotional when he spoke of her.
I would tell him that meant she was right beside him. As his mom was dying I held her hand and promise her that I would take care of him.
The last night of his life, I held his hand and I told him it was OK to go to her, and wait for me. I feel his LOVE all around me. But that I need his strength to get me thru each day. I MISS HIM SO MUCH
I miss his laughter, holding me and telling me everything is going to be alright ,
I have so Many Memories of all the Fun that we had with all our Family and Friends.
He Loved his all our children and grandchildren he was always ready to play games, dance, wrestle, and acting crazy, and ready to spend time with them. There was no one more important to him than Family.
I would like to share a story when we first started dating, we where at the Gasparilla day parade and Bobby saw one of his rookie fireman at a parade, He then introduced me to this man. We socialized for a bit and he left us to go back to work. After that Bobby left to grab us some cold drinks. Once Bobby left the rookie fireman came over to where I was standing and he told me something , he said "that chief Buggica was the best man that he ever work for". I was so proud to be with him at that point and then every time we went any where (even in Italy) some one knew Bobby, and would say hello to him. He was known and loved by many but always took time to put me first.
I love and miss Bobby so much , words cant describe how i am feeling right this moment. I have a deep sadness now he has gone but i know i will meet him once my time here is done. Bobby you will always be my love and no one can ever take your place.

I Love You
Your Lora

Sharon Albanese

545w ago

There is not a day that goes by where I do not think about my Dad. He continues to influence my thoughts and actions each day. I don't think I can ever eat a steak, Cuban sandwich, or plate of spaghetti without thinking of him. I miss his smile, his voice, his advice, and his hugs and kisses. You are misused by so many and always will be. Love you!

Lora Buggica

547w ago

To all that did not have the opportunity to attend the visitation for Retired District Chief Bobby Buggica this evening it was truly a moving tribute to greatness of the man. Many friends from far and wide came to pay respects to Bobby and many offered words of encouragement to his family. Several attendees shared stories of how Bobby touched their lives, many were funny and each one was heartfelt. Bobby's wife Lora shared how the spiritual presence of Bobby is making this trying time bearable for her. If you were unable to attend please take a moment and reflect internally how Bobby Buggica touched your life. The opportunity to have known the living man and how he touched each of our lives is to be remembered by each of us in their own way; however, we must not forget the blessings and assistance their entire family needs while getting through this loss. Please keep the Buggica family in your thoughts and prayers.

Keith Williams
Interim Secretary
Tampa Retired Firefighters Association

Mike Cepero

547w ago

My sincere condolences to the Buggica family. I truly respected Bob for his strength, honesty, and willingness to provide sound advice to me and my family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Mike Cepero & family

Gerry And Guy Smart

547w ago

Bobby was not only a neighbor and a friend, but he and Lora were also great traveling buddies. The two trips that I will always remember were the most recent in 2013 and 2014 and also the longest, 15 and 27 night transatlantic cruises. We had plenty of time on long sea days and lots of meals to talk, discuss, and solve all of the world's problems! My most vivid memory of Bobby and one that I will always treasure,was a day in Paris. We boarded a river boat that was docked at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with a spectacular view of it and the beautiful, grand buildings on the other side. We toasted Paris, our friendship, our trip and ate our lunch, all the while being serenade with poignant, war era French songs. I was feeling very emotional by the wonder of it all, when I glanced across the table and saw Bobby was emotional, as well. He looked at me and said..."Can you believe a girl from the Bronx and a boy from Ybor City are eating, drinking, listening to French songs, with this spectacular view of Paris"? "it's wonderful"! We both wiped our eyes and continued to be overwhelmed with Paris. This year before we went overseas, we visited Bobby and he looked at our itinerary and he said..."it looks like a heck of a trip, I wish we could go, but maybe next year. When we returned three weeks later, Bobby was in the hospital and soon on his way home. We visited and I asked him if he remembered that day in Paris. He smiled and nodded his head yes. I told him to close his eyes and rest and think of Paris. Rest in Peace, Bobby...we'll always remember Paris!