"Dear Christine, I am very sorry about my little brother Robert. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family. I know we will see him again, GOD Bless. Lisbith Rhode Island Hospital Cancer Center"
In loving memory of
Robert Allen Peideia, II
July 30, 1975 - February 27, 2008
Portsmouth, RI - Robert Allen Peideia, II, 32, of 2704 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Newport Hospital, after a one year struggle with leukemia. Born in Newport, RI, on July 30, 1975, he was the son of Robert Allen and Christine Semenec Peideia.Bobby was a 1995 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He became a tugboat engineer for CH Boats based out of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. In addition to commercial work, his boat was also used for instruction at the academy. He later worked for Seaboats, Inc. and Mt. Hope Marine. He also recently finished his EMT training graduating at the top of his class and gaining his license as a RI EMT. He was also certified as a lifeguard.Bobby loved the outdoors and especially being on the water. He loved kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, surfing, hunting, scuba diving windsurfing and fly fishing. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kristie Peideia Ledsworth, of Portsmouth, RI, sister, Kimberly Peideia Oliveira, of Bermuda, uncle, Alfred Semenec, of Westport, MA, aunt, Lillian Bannister, of North Smithfield, RI, nephew Kyle Santos, niece Aislynn Oliveira and grandmother, Bertha Semenec of Slatersville RI. His funeral will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 9:00AM, from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM, in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.Calling hours will be held Friday, February 29, 2008, from 4-7pm in the Connors Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"Oh dear Cris and Bob, my heart is broken with yours, filled with such sadness at the loss of your son. I only knew Bobby through you, but what a wonderful testimony of his loving family, and the job that you and Bob did as parents, as others praised the man his had become. Rest in that, and know that "God's Grace is sufficient" to bring you through even this. I love you both, and hug my Kimmy for me. Love, mikki"
"We are so sorry for your loss. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know Bobby over the many years in Vermont. He will truly be missed."
"Our deepest sympathy and love, Irene & Bill"
"Dear Mr. & Mrs. Peideia and Family, I just found out today that Bobby had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss...Bobby was a truly special person, a wonderful moral man and someone to truly be proud of. The short time we were friends he had truly touched my heart and for our friendship I will always be grateful. One of the things I remember is that Bobby called me the night he delivered a baby at Newport Hospital...he was so happy to have had that experience. He was just such a wonderful, loving fun, family guy and this world needs more people in it like Bobby!!! May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Bobby, God Bless You and Your Family!!!"
"Dear Bob, I just learned today that your son passed away. I am so sorry for your loss...Please accept my sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace. Respectfully....."
"Dear Bob and Chris, My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to you and your family at this sad time.I hope a treasure of happy memories will be a comfort in the days ahead.Sue"
"Our hearts go out to you. I am at a loss for words."
"my thoughts and prayers go out with the family and friends ."
"My condolences to Bobby's family. I lived a few streets away from Bobby when we were young. I remember going over the wall behind his house to see the dirtbike track. I remember Bobby in middle school and high school as well, always laughing and smiling. It is great to read about all that he did after high school, and I'm very sorry for his loss. -Matt"
"So sorry to read of Bobby it came as a great shock to me.We would always talk and ask how he wes doing. I was very proud of his accomplishments. I know nothing can be said to lighten your hearts but I will always treasure his memories. I am here in Florida otherwise I would have been there in person. With warm reguards Joe Flood"
"Dear Peideia Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole at this time. Bobby was like a big brother to me in high school and always living life to its fullest. I will miss Bobby greatly but he will live on in my memories."
"Dear Bob and Chris: Our prayers are with you at this time. Bobby is in wonderful hands now and fulfilling a greater purpose God has for him. Always thinking of you and faith will see you through. God bless you"
"Dear Peideia family, We are very sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we pray that God may grant you the strenght to persevere in this most difficult time. Unfortunately, we are on the road; otherwise, we'd be attending Bobby's Mass and offering you our condolonces personnaly. God Bless you all. Paul & Marge Dirnberger"
"It is with deepest sorrow that I heard of the passing of Bobby.From my first introduction at camp I was impressed with him as a fine young man. Many fine memories of him will live on. Cherish them.I will. My deepest symphathy."
"My heart was filled with sorrow when I heard from 'back home' of Bobby's passing. My heart goes out to all of his family. I will always remember Bobby for making me laugh til it hurt, for his kind soul and his wonderfully big heart. You will be missed."
"I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Bobby and I shared a short period of our lives together and he was a wonderful person. He will be grately missed."
"Mr.&Mrs Peidia and family Sorry for your lost.Bobby will be missed. Always be in my hart. I remember the camping an fishing trips with Bobby, dirt biking and just getting into misshiff. Bobby had the best sense of humer, he was a people person and always doing somthing productive. I remmeber everytime i came over he was building something. I will alwas miss you Bobby my hart goes out to his family"
"Dear Peideia Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Bob worked with my husband at C & M Marine towing for a couple of years. My husband raved about Bob's engineering ability. Even though Bob is 20 years his junior, he was one of the best engineers that he ever had. Bob touched his life in many ways. He wrote a wonderful letter to my husband praising him in his work ethic and family life. Bob did this when he was fighting his illness. His words have touched our family deeply and we are grateful. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort. We will miss him. He was truly a special person."
"So truly sorry for your loss, praying for all of you, Duce"
"Bob Sr. and family, I'm so sorry for your loss, My deepest sorrow goes out to all of you."
"I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Bobby. I had no idea that he was sick as he and I lost touch several years ago. Bobbby was always one of the funniest and nicest people I have ever met. I am blessed to have known him and had him in my life even if it was for such a short time. My heart goes out to his entire family."
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Peideia, Kristy and Kim, When Kim E-mailed and told me that Bobby had passed my heart ached. Words can not express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Growing up next door to your family and knowing Bobby is a true blessing. I will never forget Bobbyâ??s energetic personality and how he would always make everyone laugh. There are so many memories that will stay in my heart forever. Bobby impacted me and my family especially my brother John and he will never be forgotten. With Deepest Sympathy to Your Family and God Bless You Always. Love Your Friend, Anna Rainville"
"Chris, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. My prayers are with you and your family. I will have mass said for him this week at Stang."
"Bobby and Chris, Jo-Ann and I wish to express our deepest sympathies at the passing of such a wonderful son. Bobby touched and forever enlightened every life that he encountered in his all too brief time here with us. He is a tribute to the wonderful parents that he had. Our friend, my hunting partner, will truly be missed! Love Artie and Jo-Ann"
"To Bobby's Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to school with him and he was always making me laugh. I most recently saw him last year New Years Day at the ABC. Still the same happy guy I knew from school. Always a smile on his face. He will be missed."
"To the Peideia Family, My deepest sympathy to your family. Although I only knew Bobby for a short while, he touched my heart like no one else. He will be greatly missed!"
"Mr.& Mrs. Peideia, Back in high school I spent many days at your house and you were one of the nicest families I have ever known. I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Dear Peideia Family, We are truly sorry for your loss. God Bless, Melissa Leary-Brown and Family."
"Christine, Sister Irene just called me to let me know about Robert. I am so sorry for your familie's loss. I hope that the love and memories that you share eventually bring you peace knowing that he is now in God's loving hands. Cathy"
"Dear Bob,Chris,and Family, We just got the news via email from Mike T. and were so saddened by it. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We know that Bobby will be well taken of by our loving father and the blessed mother. May he rest in peace and may God give you the strength to remember the happy times you shared with Bobby and forget the sad ones. Sorry we couldn't be with you but we are still in Florida. God Bless you all, Love, Rochelle and Ray"
"To the Peideia Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish you comfort and peace during this very difficult time."
"To the Peideia Family we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prays. You are a very special family to me and I am sorry that I can not be there. Shelly"
"Dear Pedeia Family, Words can not begin to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Although I only knew Bobby for a very short time, he touched me in a very strong way. He was a polite, kind and gentle person. But most of all, his ability to make people laugh was truly amazing. I'm sure that everyone who encountered Bobby walked away with a smile on their face.He's probably got everyone in Heaven rolling on the ground laughing. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Remember in your time of loss that God is always with you. May He comfort you and fill you with His peace. Sincerely, Lee & Paul Tavares"
"Dear Bob & Chris and family, There are no words to express our sorrow for the loss of someone we loved so dearly. Bobby brought joy to everyone in our family. We shared so many memorable moments with him, that we will cherish all our lives. He will be deeply missed by all of us. We are so sorry for your loss, we loved him so much."
"Bob, Chris and family- Our deepest sympathy to you all in your overwhelming loss. Betsy, Jennifer, Jason and Matthew Tingley"
"We are saddened and grieved to learn of Bobby's passing, but we are confident that your Faith in God and God's Blessing will guide you through this difficult time. One, two, or all three of us will be there on Saturday. Wid, Sue and Tessa"
"My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, and I wish you strength, love, warmth and comfort during your time of healing."
"Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumnâ??s rain. When you awaken, I am the morningâ??s hush. I am the swift uplifting rush. Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die."
"Mr & Mrs Peideia, KristyJay&Kyle,Kim & family, ..................I wish I had words. I will always remember Bobby making everyone laugh hysterically. He brought me closer to God and I will be forever grateful. He taught me how to sail, surf and ride on jet skis. Most importantly he taught me how to really laugh again. I can see him now, doing his "Cheech and Chong" for God and driving Grandma Peideia crazy :O Bobby will be greatly missed. My family and I are with you all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Love Christine, Brian, Jessica & Emma Vivieros"
"I had the pleasure of working with Bob at C&M Marine, who during that time became a friend of mine. Bob was a very talented young man, he could fix anything, and on the old tugs we sailed on, he had plenty of oppurtunities to demonstrate his talent. But more importantly, he was a great person. Always considerate of others, always willing to help and teach others, extremely patient and a great "shipmate", he made my job as captain easier, and I looked forward to sailing with him every day. He was one of the best men I ever sailed with, and my family and I will miss him greatly."
"To the Peideia family I am so sorry for your loss.Bobby was one of my best friends in high school.Although we lost touch i will never forget his fire marshall bill impession"let me show you something"among many others.He ll always be in my heart and memories.My heart and prayers to the Peideia family."
"To the family of Bobby: I was an acquaintance of Bobby's during high school. I remember his sense of humor and how he made everyone laugh. May God comfort his family during this trying time. Sincerely, Denise Miller"
"Dearest Peideia family, I am truly sorry for your lost. I met Bobby at RI Hospital and had the pleasure of taking care of him. Though I did not know Bobby for long or very well, he had an amazing way of lightening ones day and putting a smile on ones face. He will always have a special place in my heart and I am forever grateful for that. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"Bob & Christine and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bobby will live on forever in our lives. He knew how to make you laugh, love, smile, he did it all. God has chosen him to be with others in our families that have passed on. He was always truly our "Knight in shining Armor". No more suffering, he's in Gods hands now. Love to all, Paul, Eileen & Gram"
"My heart goes out to all of you! Bobby has an everlasting impression in my heart. He always made everyone laugh. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Love Tracey Figueira Alvanas"
"Chris, Bob, Kristy, Kim and Family, I am so sorry about your loss. Bobby is going to be missed by so many. He had a unique way of instantly bringing laughter and a smile to anyone he encountered. He truly touched my heart and I feel so Blessed to have met him. At times like this it is easy to question "why" even though I know we shouldn't. The thought or answer that makes sense to me is that God needed some life, laughter and excitement up in Heaven. He knew that Bobby could definitely bring that. I can picture Bobby telling his awesome jokes and "Portuguese Fireman-like" jokes and making all laugh and smile just as he did with us! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers."