Robert Kenneth Delong

Robert Kenneth DeLong 81, resident of North Ft. Myers, FL, entered into Eternal Rest peacefully at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, GA, on October 14, 2014, with his loving son and daughter by his side, following a weekend of being surrounded by the love of all his children, son-in-laws and grandchildren.
Born in Johnson City, N.Y., Robert was the beloved son of Harold K. and Marion Decker DeLong, brother to Rosalie James Griffin who preceded him in death.
Robert was a cherished and devoted husband to Eleanore Jean Morgan DeLong, his true sweetheart and angel who he first met on a skating pond in February 1952. It was love at first sight. Eleanore preceded Robert in death on March 10, 2010, after 57 wonderful years of marriage.
Robert will be forever remembered as a wonderful, kind, gentle, unconditionally loving father to his children : Robin Jean James Gillberg DeLong of Elmira, NY; Terri Renee Guillaume Ernoult of Atlanta, GA; Thomas Robert Kimberly DeLong of Hilton, NY; and Luanne Kay John O’Donnell of Cape Coral, FL. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, and his buddy Ted.
Our Father touched the lives of many people and everyone who knew him would refer to him as the kindest man they have ever met. We love you Dad and Grandpa and you will be always and forever be in our hearts and greatly missed!
Private family services to be held at a later date.