Bob "Robbie" Tancredi, 50, passed away suddenly at home in Raleigh, NC.

Born in New Jersey, Bob spent his early years growing up in a home with railroad tracks nearby which fostered his lifelong love of trains. He graduated from North Hunterdon H.S. in Clinton N.J. in 1981and shortly after served his country in the U.S. Army being deployed to Germany. After the Army and some years in Florida, Bob eventually settled in Zebulon and Raleigh N.C.. He worked for the Century Fastners Corp. in Raleigh for 24 years making his way from the warehouse to the office over the course of his career there. Bob had a wicked funny sense of humor and sardonic wit that would make you laugh until you couldn't even speak! He was a great fan of music, particularly the Beatles and the '60's-'70's era of Rock. Bob loved his cats and his aquarium and his extensive train layout. He loved to turn the wrenches on classic Muscle Cars and over the years had a 1964 Galaxie 500, and his prized 1969 Olds Cutlass.

He is survived by his loving parents, Bob and Marilyn Tancredi of Inverness Florida. His younger brother, John Tancredi of Inverness Florida, and in North Carolina, his older sister Lisa Daly (Tancredi) and husband Tom Daly of Zebulon. Also, his former wife Michele Hall, and stepdaughter, his happiness and hope for the future, Elizabeth Lippincott of Clayton.
                 
                                    He was loved and will be sorely missed by all of us.
                   
                       
                                 A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.

"It's not always going to be this grey,
All things must pass,
All things must pass away"