Mr. Robert R. Laliberte

July 4, 1950 - April 21, 2018

Robert Raymond Laliberte, a Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam War, passed in the early morning of April 21, 2018, at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY. Robert was 67 years old. Born on July 4, 1950 in Morton Hospital, Robert was raised in Taunton, Massachusetts. He was educated in Taunton and graduated from Taunton High School in 1968. After his high school graduation, Robert enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served his country from 1969 -1973. He served two years in the reserves, until 1975. Robert earned a culinary degree from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY in 1974. His first externship was as sous and pastry chef at Joe & Joe II in Blauvelt, NY. It is here, where he met his wife Deborah Marsilio. Robert and Deborah were married at St. Ann’s Church on October 9, 1976. Robert resided in Congers, New York with his wife and two children for the greater part of his life. Robert was the executive chef for 13 years at Nyack’s Hi-Ho, owned by the Marsilio’s. From there, he spent several years serving as the garmage chef of the Apawamis Country Club in Rye, NY. Robert was the executive chef at the Minisceongo Golf Club in Ramapo, NY and ended his career as the executive chef at Sunrise Assisted Living in New City, NY. In addition to his wife, Deborah, of 42 years, Robert is survived by his daughters, Amy Laliberte and Ashley Laliberte; two grandchildren, Michael and Emma Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Robert was the son of the late Raymond and Theresa Laliberte of Taunton, MA. He was the brother of Simone Barros of East Taunton, MA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at ​Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue Nyack, NY. Friends and family are welcome to attend the burial of Robert’s ashes at Gethsemane Cemetery of Rockland Lake in Congers, NY. The Laliberte Family is grateful for your condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Robert’s name to the Joe Raso Hospice residence for their commitment to compassionate care or to the American Legion. Donations can be made www.Hospiceofrockland.org or www.legion.org. “Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” -Alan D. wolfelt