Robert Anthony ‘Bobby’ Musillo, 67, of Saugerties

Robert Anthony “Bobby” Musillo, 67, of West Saugerties-Woodstock Road, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Kingston Hospital.

Born July 4, 1951, in Kingston, he was the son of the late Carmine and Gertrude Musillo.

A lifetime area resident, he started his career working in construction with John Mullen, and later worked for local contractors’ union locals 265 and 279 for many years. He was a talented craftsman, having his side business, “Bob’s Home Improvements.” Bobby was also a gifted musician who was involved with several bands; he also had the opportunity to travel around the entire U.S. several times and play. Besides his passion for music, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle; spending time with his Schnauzer, Buffy; eating his favorite Italian recipes; charcuterie; and vacationing on The Cape, where he could do his fishing.

Survivors include his significant other, Marge Chlud; three grandchildren, Tyler Wenzel, Angelo, and Jackson Musillo; a sister, Patricia Musillo Dixon of Saugerties; a niece, Marissa Dixon; and two nephews, Frank and Jonathan Dixon.

He was predeceased by his beloved son, Jason Musillo.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette streets, Saugerties. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Internment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at SeamonWilseyFuneralHome.com.

For those wishing to donate, in of lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bob’s memory be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. The link to the Foundation is https://app.mobilecause. com/vf/PFFTribute/RobertAnthonyMusillo.