Sorry to hear about Rob.  Always a good dude.  Great stories.  

Rob was an awesome brother, the best any sister could ever have. He always wanted me, his sisters and parents with him so he could share his beautiful family with us.  I wish I had been able to go on all the adventures he invited me to - cruises, trips to Key West….   He  was such a positive person and that positivity rubbed off on you if you spent any length of time with him.  He loved to laugh and loved life - enjoying it to the fullest. When we were kids, the 4 of us looked out for each other, we fought hard and played hard. Every summer, growing up in New England, we looked forward to vacationing on Cape Cod, being carefree, making new friends, reconnecting with old ones, singing silly songs,  going to Gerts for deep fried whole belly clams, digging for soft shell clams. We’d sit on the porch with Mom & Dad after Mom steamed our catch and dredged them in clam juice, then melted butter and gobbled them up.  Such happy memories!  I remember the siblings last weekend in Vermont in 1979 ( a few months before we moved to Florida) at the Tamiso’s cottage …All of us had such a great time with the cousins and friends.  I will miss our morning conversations while Rob was driving to work, the silly memes and text messages we sent to each, the whacked out jokes and I love you messages. He always listened to me with compassion and empathy, and encouraged me when I was struggling.  He never gave advice unless I asked for it.  He was my fishing buddy when he’d visit me, Mom and Dad in Florida. The hole left in my heart by his passing can never be filled but the memories we shared will live on.  He was my Robbie, Bobbie, Boobie, Baby! I miss you and I love you, Toots forever. I will see you again. ❤️

I meet Rob 15 years ago at first I thought he did not like me but after  warming up to me it was a whole another story. The love , compassion, dedication this man gave everyday to his family and there friends warmed my heart and soul he made me and my 2 boys at that time feel like family if I ever had any question at all that man was a endless well of knowledge. He made me feel like if I had any questions not to be afraid of asking them and if I needed to stand up for my self then do so with pride because I am worth it . After I meet my husband and got married Rob took a minute to warm up to phillip but phillip finally won him over. Rob would invite us to go on trips and go to the casino and go  Karaoke with them and we went every time we could that beautiful man made this world a better place with him just being here. You will be missed but never forgotten you will allways have a place in my heart as a father we love you rob

Rob was a man that I was so lucky to get to meet. When I first met him Jen brought me over and said this is my dad Rob. I said nice to meet you and gave him a big hug. Who would have guessed he would have became my best friend that I did everything with.  That was the start of 11 years of forced hugs that I don't regret even 1. Rob was such a selfless man who would call me out of the blue and say I will be there in 5 min we are going fishing or to the casino. Even if I said I can't afford to he would say I didn't ask your going. He strived for his family to give us all me included the best memories of life he could give. He will be missed by all with much love. I will be lost without my best friend but we will meet again.

Rob was the greatest man I ever met.  He was the greatest father I’ve ever seen. The most loving husband to ever walk the face of this earth. Thank you so much rob for raising those 4 girls, because without you I wouldn’t have ever gotten to meet the love of my life. You changed me more than you could ever realize. I hope that I can be half the father and husband that you were. 

To know our dad was to love him. I have so many great memories and it’s so hard to pick one. I love when we were younger he would wake us up and tell us we were not going to school we are going to Disney. All of our cruises and trips to keywest together. Or our karaoke nights when we got to hear the greatest voice ever sign “that one song” drift away. He lived for our mom and us 4 girls and was so proud of all of us. When he was the one I always looked up to. I wanted to be the best I could be because of him. He thought me so much about live and family that I will teach my kids. I love you dad. Till we meet again ❤️

Uncle Bob will be missed by many. I met him when I started working at the bank several years ago. He'd come in to cash his check and we'd joke around with each other. We'd harass each other like we'd known each other a lifetime. Never a dull moment. He was one of the customers I always looked forward to seeing. And he was mine and my husband's go to salesman when we were car shopping.  We'd share stories about the trips we took.  I loved hearing about his cruises and the trips to the keys.  I always told him we were going with him on his next trip because he always had a blast. I was heart broken to hear that he had passed. But I know he's in a better place, having a great time on that cruise ship in the sky. Prayers for his family. 

I am a life long childhood friend of Rob's daughters. Rob was always tough on us as kids but it was tough love in our best interest. He always took care of his family. He was the best dad possible for the girls. He absolutely loved Brenda without any doubt and set an example of how love is supposed to be. He was always cracking jokes on ya too. Lol I'm sad to see we lost this man but I know God has him safe. He is now a guardian angel and will always be there through life. Rest is peace Rob. You will be missed so much.
Love Kat Welch-Skeens 

The day we met,
Frozen I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew that I'd found a home for my heart
Beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone?
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more ......Until we meet in heaven my love. Buns

Robby,
      We had our fights, we had our cries but all in all we had a lot of good times. You, Frank, Rickey, and I were the foursome of true friends.
      My sympathies and prayers are for your family.  Thanks for the Dale Earnhardt picture you gave me during your last visit .  You will be missed my friend but never forgotten RIP

It was a sad day when the tanguays moved back to Florida.. but Ken made sure that he got the last laugh.. he out a sign on the back of the moving van-- honk if you love Jeff Gordon.. he was a rolling bill board.. almost 30 yrs later it still brought chuckles... until we meet again! 

We love you  Robie had lots of good memories and  you'll  always be  my brother and the fourth  musketeer.. rest in Pease we'll  see each again. Love you always  Frank Trowbridge

The first time I met my uncle Rob I was very young and picked on his chipped tooth for that he hung me upside down for while him and my other uncle would horse around with me any chance they got I remember he rented wrestle mania once so we could watch hulk hogan body slam Andre the giant and when you least expected it who do his impersonation of Rambo or rocky just to catch you off guard and sometimes it be corky from wonder years you could never tell what was on his mind I grew up with his daughters there were like sisters to me as time went on I got old uncle robs jokes got better but he also took the time to try and make me understand life how it was and what's out there he always cared about happens to others it sucked when they moved I didn't get to see them as much but when I did he would be sure too Crack jokes and tell me how proud I've made him the last time I got to see him Was in Florida when I was on vacation and he got to hang out with his great niece and nephew that was the last time I got to see him I learn so much from this man fishing how to be a good person and to always care for others and never put you self first I'm am gonna miss him dearly but I'm sure we will see each other again at some point but till good by uncle Rob 

There are no words to say. Dad was the best man I’ve ever known. He would make you smile when you want to cry, laugh when you want to scream or go on vacation even when you’re broke. Too many memories to list. I will miss the random “I love you” texts, or phone calls at 7 am asking if I wanted to go on yet another cruise, when I would say I can’t, he just responded with “that’s stupid” 
I wish we could have gone one more time. I love you Dad. 

  I was around eight years old and it was beautiful day in early summer. Papa, my older brother, my father and I had gone on a fishing trip over john’s mountain.  I wanted to ride with papa out to the trail head but couldn’t. He promised to drive me home to appease me. 
   The water was beautiful as the day was warm but after many hours the sun had begun to set on our poor attempts of catching a fish. We hiked the narrow trail back empty handed. We were all quite satisfied however because truthfully it was never about the fishing. Even at that young age I knew it was a day well spent. 
    We reached the road and went to part our separate ways. I don’t remember the exact reason papa said as to why he couldn’t take me home, but I remember crying and climbing into my father’s vehicle without complaint or question. Only for papa to curse and scoff and drag me to his truck. Once inside he apologized and at the time it was so strange for an adult to apologize to me that it only made me cry more but for an entirely different reason. Papa respected me not as child, or a girl, but a person. A person whom he loves dearly. 
   We sang old songs the entire long drive home. I remember the sun setting everything into a golden hue before fading away into nothing at all. To this day every time I sing in the car, I think of him and sing a little louder. As if I was a little girl again in his passenger seat. 

Uncle Rob, I will forever be great full  to have  had you be a part of my life! Please give my dad a HUGE hug from all of us! And don’t cause to much trouble up there! 😉 I know it’s been a while  sense you have seen each other … You will forever be missed and always know everything you did in your life will forever be remembered.  You time on earth was filled with nothing but greatness and you made an amazing family with your beautiful wife, children, grandchildren and great grandson. 
You left a mark on everyone that will never be forgotten. 
Please watch over all of us, give us all the strength to live without you. 
Your wife and children need it the most. I’m blessed to have called you my uncle. I’ll forever miss you. Until we meet again, may you Rest In Peace I love you! 💕 

I'm daughter #1  Jennifer. 
Our dad always called us daughter number 1, 2, 3, & 4. I'm the oldest-meaning #1. he has many daughters # 5s lol, they all know who they are. :) On the day he passed away, I was fortunate to see him that morning, I went to walk inside the house but the door was locked, so I had to knock, he opened the door & the first thing out of his mouth was Good morning daughter number one! Best feeling in the world. I could share a million memories,  amazing and great memories, because that is what he was simply amazing, everyone he ever came in contact with knew that. I use to thank him all the time for raising us right, his response would always be, Mom gets the full credit for that, & you girls are the ones who raised me. I use to think he was just saying that, but he truly meant it. When he passed away we were sitting there beside him, I told that story to the Chaplin in the room with us, he said so he didn't just fall in love with your mom, he fell in love with all of you. He said that's beautiful. On my wedding day to Mark, for my father and daughter dance, I picked the song because you loved me, by cline dion. For months. he wanted to know what song I had picked, but I wanted to surprise him. Well the moment had come and he hears the song, he says a love song? I said no just listen to the words, it will make sense, I said you were all of this for me, you save me, you are this person for me. At the end of the dance we were both in tears, and he said to me, that made prefect sense, weeks later, the song came on the radio while he was driving to work, and he called me crying telling that it was so prefect, he was honored. He made our lives prefect, made sure we felt loved, he did everything for us. He showed us want we wanted in a husband &a father, He loved my mom like I have never seen another love someone. He was selfless &never took credit where was due. He just wanted to see us happy. I love him so much. I will miss him until we met again.

Robert accepted me into his family and shared love and kindness with me and my family. The world lost a little sunshine with his passing. I will miss my friend.

Rob was a very rare man, a man you only meet once in a life time if you’re extremely lucky. He was so full of life and laughter! There weren’t many times that you didn’t find him being goofy or making a joke. He always lit up a room and had a way of making you feel like you were family. Rob was such a father figure to me during some of the roughest parts of my life and I’ll never be able to thank him enough for his influence on me. I’m so happy that he was able to walk me down the aisle on my wedding day and stand in that empty space left in my heart. I hope you’re singing up there in the sky big guy and I’ll always think of you every time I hear Simple Man. Til we meet again, I love you!

I've known Bob for about 7 or 8 years Bob was a great friend ready with words of laughter and encouragement and sarcasm if it needs be. I know he liked telling me OKIEDOKIE or a few others l want mention but he will truly be missed. At James O'Neal cdjr they are all family and there for one another. I talked with Bob on Monday told him l loved him and l would keep him in my prayers. You will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family and friends. Until we meet again.

When Rob was staying with us in Bradenton and we went to the little casino there Rob won and he was so funny that night I wish I had my camera with me
There's several memories of Rob he always made us laugh and always had fun with Rob and Brenda he was truly one of a kind the best brother in law we could ask for 

I've known Bob for about 7or8 years. Time flies by when you enjoy the family you are around alot and that is what James O'Neal cdjr is to me. Bob was a great friend ready with words of laughter and encouragement and sarcasm if it needs be. l talked with Bob on Monday told him l would keep him in my prayers, and always told him l loved him, a lot in kidding but l think he knew how everyone truly felt. Bob l will miss you dearly my friend. Prayers for your family and friends! Until we meet again.



I first met Bob 6 years ago when I started at O’Neal. I will certainly miss him at work. Bob was definitely one of a kind. We all loved hearing him sing. He was one of the best! Bob was a jokester & he’d always dish it back to you. He would always put a smile on your face. Bob was one amazing salesman. He enjoyed selling cars & took pride in it. He’d introduce himself to his customers as Uncle Bob. Everyone loved him! His family was his pride & joy though. That’s what meant the most to Bob. He loved going on cruises. Bob was always planning a new one for him & his family. His family is what he loved the most out of anything. My thought & prayers are with the family during this time. I am so thankful to have got to know Bob & he is greatly missed. I will never forget you Bob. Rest easy my friend. 

I not met Robert a few times, but it only took a few moments with him to realize that he was hilarious.

My favorite story:  every time I met Robert, he would remind me to tell my Father In Law the he was “fat and ugly”.  

I met Rob when Kaitlyn and I visited when we first started dating. We met and he was very welcoming and warm and we chatted a lot about life and music. The more we drank and talked the more we enjoyed each other’s company and saw how similar we were. Before the end of the he had shook my hand and welcomed me to the family. I will always remember that moment and how proud I felt. You will be missed. 

I meet him through some karaoke friends. The first hearing him singing with two others I was completely blown away. My first thought was wow they harmonize so well with each other. He sang so well. I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and all your family. Rest easy sweet Angel. 

I meet Bob around 15 years ago. We have laughed, argued and cried together over these many years. We also had some battles at our company Christmas parties in karaoke. ( He always beat me)   I’m finally going to admit he was a better singer than me! He knows how much I hate to lose at anything so that hurts to admit. He was an amazing friend to me personally and one heck of a salesman.  His love for his family and friends was off the charts. His desk at work was lined with pictures of his beautiful family and he was quick to show them off and talk about them. I had the privilege of getting to work with a great man that I loved dearly and respected a ton. Rest easy my friend. You will be gone but never forgotten. 

As a greenhorn in the sales world, I came to James O'Neal CDJR over two years ago. My first day I was paired with Bob. From then on out, Bob made me laugh countless times, taught me so much and always helped me when I needed it. I always enjoyed talking with him, especially when it came to auto racing and fishing. He always talked about his children and grandchildren and how they would have some fun times singing karaoke, fishing or going on cruises. If anyone aggravated him at work, he made sure to give it right back to them (myself included many times). I loved when he would sing a little snippet of a song, his singing voice was amazing. His comedic side was always out until it was time to get down to business. He is the best salesman I have ever met, the best mentor I could have ever asked for and I will cherish all the moments I had with him. I miss you tons already Bob, until we meet again. 

Praying for all Bob's family and friends  that God will comfort you hearts and soul 's during this difficult time. I have only known Bob for about 4 years . l always enjoy talking and joking around with him ,there was never a dull moment  when you was around Bob. Rest easy until we meet again. 


Bob(as he is known to his family here at James O'Neal CDJR)
Is quite literally the best a friend a person could have.  There is nobody as fun, kind hearted and stubborn as Bob was and I wouldn't have traded him for the world.  Bob never had a problem telling you how much he appreciated you or how much he wished you would go away for a little while.  No words can express how much I love you Bob, how much I appreciate you and how much I miss you.  You have left an indelible mark on my heart and soul and I will remember you forever.   Thank you for everything Bobbo. 

I had the privilege of working with Bob for awhile. Bob left a lasting impression with everyone he spoke to. Bob was a hilarious guy, he was a compassionate and empathetic guy as well. He was a mentor to many, always offering up his experiences and knowledge.  He was a good friend and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Robert Roland Tanguay

June 21, 1959 – May 17, 2022

Daniel's Funeral Home and Cremation Service

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