Robert F. Tamboe, Sr. (Ret. P.F.D.), 80, passed away December 23, 2013 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his former wife Ann (Capasso) Tamboe; father of Paul, Mark and Robert Jr. and Diane DeSimone; 5 loving grandchildren; and his dedicated companion Sandra Williams.
Family and friends were his pride and joy. He was a dedicated firefighter and retired as a Lieutenant, serving over three decades with the Providence Fire Department. He also had served in the Air Force.
Visitation will be held Friday, 4-7 p.m. with a funeral on Saturday at 8 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins Street, Providence, followed by burial with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
