Robert Philip Clemente passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026.

Robert was born in Brooklyn, NY on Dec 11, 1939. Robert was the beloved son of Josephine and Robert J Clemente. Robert had one sister, Joan C Clemente.

Throughout his life, Robert was known for his keen attention to detail, vast knowledge, wonderful sense of humor, and kindness to all he met and knew. He attended Fordham University and St John's University where he obtained a Law Degree. He then Joined the United States Army where he received the Army Commendation medal and National Defense Service medal. Robert was appointed 1s* Lieutenant in 1964 and Captain in 1966.

Robert married Frances Palma Giordano on June 23, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY where they resided until they moved to Fort Monroe, Virginia where he was stationed. Frances and Robert had one son Neil Douglas Clemente. After the Army, Robert moved his family to Stony Brook, Long Island until 1983 when they moved to Nissequogue, LI. After he joined a law firm, Robert opened his own practice in Patchogue and later in Holbrook. Frances and Robert were very active in their community. Frances was a schoolteacher for 36 years and after she retired, she was appointed Nissequogue Village Historian. Tragically we lost Frances P Clemente on October 1, 2006.

Robert was active on the Suffolk County Bar Association and numerous committees. He served as Vise President and Director of the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County. Robert was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Y.M.C.A of Long Island. He was also a member of the Nissequogue Village Board of Zoning Appeals and held a position of Village Trustee for three terms. He was also the Deputy Mayor of Nissequogue.

Robert played saxophone, clarinet, flute, and trombone. He later played guitar. Robert had a wonderful singing voice. He loved Jonny Mathis and other crooners and musicians like Glenn Miller from the big band era. Robert was happiest when he was on the golf course. He won many local tournaments. He was a proud member of the Nissequogue Golf Club.

Several years after Robert's wife passed, he met Gelsomina Baumann. They happily dated for several years until they decided to move in together and move down to Boca Raton, Fla. Robert developed an acute case of dementia and Gelsomina took him under her care until his recent passing. He will be greatly missed by Gelsomina and her three children, Raymond, Diana and Maria and their families.

Robert leaves behind son, Neil D Clemente, daughter-in-law Vincenza Clemente, and granddaughter Teresa Frances Clemente. Sister-in-law Rita Imbergio, and son-in-law John Imbergio. Niece Elena Kachmar and husband John-Mathew and Dana Maida, and husband Gary, and Gabriella and Gia. Sister-in-law Sondra Giordano and niece Lori, Kimberly and Alison Giordano.

I want to remember the following departed family members: Josephine and Robert J Clemente, and Joan Clemente. Mary and Amadeo Daniel Giordano, Ralph and Daniel Giordano.

Roberts love for life, dedication to his community, and professionalism will live on in his family and friends.

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