Mr. Robert A. Buggica Sr.'s Obituary
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 Robert Buggica, Jr. and Sharon Albanese (John), grandchildren Jennifer Gutierrez (Michael), Stephen Buggica, Stefanie Jimenez (Jorge), and Nicholas Albanese, and brothers Sammy Buggica (Phyllis) and Joe Buggica, Jr. He is also survived by his stepchildren Joe Cadmus, John Cadmus (Lacy), and Michael Smith, step grandchildren Megan, Rianna, Skylynn, Mason, Jett, and Zada, and mother-in-law Dorothy Bunkley. He leaves behind an extended family, including David and Shirley Frost and Donna Buggica, as well as many friends. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Inez Buggica.
As a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Robert touched the lives of many in the community. He spent 25 years in the City of Tampa Fire Department, serving this city which he loved with a passion, before retiring as District Chief. Later on, Robert was involved with the Tampa Retired Firefighters Association and Lago Vista Community.
More than anything, Robert enjoyed time with loved ones. His pasta dinners, a tradition he carried on after his mother’s passing, will forever stand as a true testament to the deep appreciation he held for every family member and friend in his life. We could all learn from the way Bob lived his life - with passion, dedication, and to the absolute fullest, traveling with his wife to all the places he’d ever dreamed of. He also loved fishing and boating, drinking coffee at his favorite Spanish café’s. He was an avid sports fan. His good nature will be missed by all who knew him. Robert’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Florida Cancer Specialists, LifePath Hospice, and St. Joseph’s Hospital’s cancer unit and ICU.
The family will receive friends at the visitation Monday, April 13, from 6-9pm at the Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. In Robert’s honor, donations can be made to LifePath Hospice or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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