Robert ‘Bob’ Bosselman, Formerly of Hampton Bays, Dies April 3

Robert “Bob” Bosselman, born June 23, 1940, left us on April 3, 2023. Bob lived a long and full life, and touched many hearts as a kind, caring and gentle soul. A loving husband to Rita for 50 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was a loyal and wonderful friend with a great zest for life and a true appreciation for all it offered. Bob will always be remembered for his infectious smile, great sense of humor and affectionate hugs. He was “truly one of a kind, larger than life!”

Bob was born in Brooklyn NY, son of Madeline and Alfred Bosselman, where he and his siblings spent their childhood until they moved to Hampton Bays NY in 1956. He met the love of his life, Rita in 1968, and they went on to marry in 1972. Bob and Rita lived 30 fulfilling years in Hampton Bays where they raised their children and developed many lasting friendships.

In his early years, he was proud of his work at The New York Stock Exchange and New York Telephone Company. He went on to have an accomplished career of 36 years with the Long Island Railroad as a Station Agent and Public Relations Speaker, retiring in 1996. Bob was a very driven and successful professional developing his owns businesses as a travel agent and income tax preparer, both which he continued until his passing.

As a very active member of the community, Bob held many positions in service organizations and clubs. For several years he was Treasurer of the Southampton Town Conservative Party. Additionally, he was Chaplain for the Southampton Lodge of the BPO Elks. His greatest allegiance was to the Southampton Kiwanis Club, where he held multiple terms as president, later becoming Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis’ Suffolk East Division, NY District.

Rita and Bob fell in love with Bluffton, SC and moved to The Crescent in 2002. He continued to give his time and dedication to many by serving on the Crescent POA Board as Social Director and Event Planner. He also organized Crescent Pointe’s Friday Night Couples Golf and Dinner League. Bob also served as a board member of the Hilton Head Senior Men’s Golf Association (SMGA), and was honored to be a “greeter” with Rita at their church, St. Gregory the Great R.C. for 20 years.

Bob loved playing golf and traveling the world with Rita. He proudly maintained his memberships at both Southampton Golf Club and the Crescent Pointe Golf Club. Rita and Bob traveled the world extensively, their last trip being his favorite to The Holy Land.

Bob is survived by his wife, Rita. Children, Sharon Celi (Gregory), Kevin Springer (Andrea), Tammy Stehlik (Scott), Rob Bosselman, Christopher Bosselman (Cynthia), Lee Ann Newins and Nancy Dickerson (Kevin). He is also survived by his sisters, Janet Bosselman and Karen Rubenstein, and sister-in-law, Margaret Bosselman.

Bob had 16 grandchildren, Kirsten Rousell (Kevin), Noelle Summers (Alex), Thomas Peyton III, Seth Peyton, Michael Gambino, Kylie Springer, Reese Springer, Jesse Bosselman, Griffin Schwab, Noah Schwab, Avery Schwab, Christopher Bosselman, Melissa Martinez (Jose), Sean Bosselman, Holly Beth Malinowski (Zachary) and Shannon Sherman. He was also blessed to have 17 great-grandchildren.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Madeline and Alfred Bosselman, as well has his brother, Paul Bosselman, son, Thomas Bosselman (son) and great-grandson, Christopher Kenneth Bosselman (CK).

Bob loved his family most but will be remembered eternally in spirit by all who knew and loved him.