Dalrymple, Robert
August 27, 1941 - September 5, 2020
Robert J. Dalrymple passed away on Saturday September 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Bronx on August 27, 1941 to the late Robert and Theresa. When he was 3 years old his family moved to Staten Island, and he grew up in Great Kills. Known as Dilly to his friends, this nickname stuck with him his entire life. He attended St. Clare's School and graduated from New Dorp High School. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving on board the USS Chewaucan. He married his wife of 52 years, Patricia A. Lussi, of Concord. They started their own family and they were blessed with two children, their daughter Robin Casale and their son Christopher. Dilly loved being near and on the water. He enjoyed fishing, taking numerous trips to Cape Cod to fish, and he was a member of the Staten Island Surf Club, a former member of the Staten Island Yacht Club and a proposed member of the Great Kills Yacht Club. Robert purchased a RV so he and Pattie could take their grandchildren camping every summer in Lake George, as soon as school was out, off they went. He was pre deceased by his parents Theresa and Robert, and his brother Gerald. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his daughter Robin Casale, his son Christopher, 5 grandchildren, Christopher, Patrick and Madyson Dalrymple, and Vincent and Tara Casale He is also survived by his sister Theresa Pellikan along with his many loving nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 10:30 a.m. Committal services will be private. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect, please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well.
Robert J. Dalrymple passed away on Saturday September 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Bronx on August 27, 1941 to the late Robert and Theresa. When he was 3 years old his family moved to Staten Island, and he grew... View Obituary & Service Information