Robert Dufresne (August 13, 1952 - February 20, 2021)

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Robert Dufresne
  • August 13, 1952
  • -
  • February 20, 2021

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Robert M. Dufrense of Sorreto Florida passed away on February 20,2021 surrounded by his family, after battling cancer for 15 months.
The son of the late George Dufrense and Mary (English) Dufresne as well as his brother Ronnie Dufresne.

He is survived by his long time girlfriend Carol Wallace of Sorrento Florida, his brother; Paul Dufresne of Rumford RI; his 3 daughters;
Heather Skowron of Griswold CT; Melissa ScottoDiUccio of Sorrento Florida; Dawn Wallace of Pawtucket RI.
Robert had 3 grandchildren; Caitlyn; Tyler; and Conner whom were the light of his life. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and and nephews

Robert was longtime Autobody Painter and a avid antique car enthusiast, his true passion was restoring his 1980 El Camino
in which he put his heart and soul into. After restoration was complete he traveled to every antique car show he could find to show off his pride and joy,
during these shows he made friends with a group of other car show enthusiast and they traveled all over RI and even to Lake George New York.
His car show days did not end when he retired to Florida, he continued to show off his special ” pearl” that is where he met more amazing friends
he could share his passion with. Anyone who knew Robert (bobby) AKA Ducky AKA Buffa to his many friends, can tell you how special he was.

To know Robert was to love him, he made friends where ever he went, from his easy going personality to his willingness to help everyone out,
he was truly one of a kind.

Robert will be cremated and his remains will be brought back home to RI to be buried with his parents in Notre Dame Cemetery in Pawtucket RI

We as a family ask in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the Go fund me page set in his honor, all donations will be given to the the Cancer Center Robert was treated at in his honor.

www.gofundme.com/carol-and-bobs


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  1. Bobby Mello says:
    11 Aug 2023
    Hey Buffa,
    We had some good times hanging out in Fairlawn back in the 60's, didn't we?! Thanks for the memories.
    See you on the other side, kid.

  2. Dawn says:
    20 Jun 2021
    Happy heavenly Father's Day dad! I'm still in disbelief that I'm actually saying it to you on your obituary. Thank you for being there, thank you for choosing to love me. I love you Dad

  3. Dawn says:
    19 Apr 2021
    It's been almost 2 months and it hurts the same as if it was the first day again!! I miss you dad, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you.

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    05 Mar 2021
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  9. Dawn says:
    27 Feb 2021
    I miss you dad, being here without you is so hard.

  10. carol wallace says:
    27 Feb 2021
    I will miss you forever my loved

  11. Felicia lit a candle:
    27 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 27, 2021 at 2:45:07 PM

  12. Felicia says:
    27 Feb 2021
    RIP Pops thank you for always being so sweet and always being there for us. I will miss you especially your laugh. You were truly one of the best people I have ever met. Love you. ❤

  13. carol wallace says:
    27 Feb 2021
    I will miss you my loved

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