Robert A. Ziegler

Robert A. Ziegler, 60, of Rocky Point, NY, formerly of Hempstead, NY, Sayville, NY, and Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Southold, NY. He is survived by his loving children, Robert J. (Jackie) of Centereach and Joanna Ziegler of Syracuse, NY.

He is survived by his mother, Sarah Ziegler, of Rocky Point and his siblings, Christopher, William (Stephanie) and Sallie Culloton (Martin). He was a popular uncle, beloved by his nieces and nephews, Evan and Gabrielle Ziegler, John and Adam Culloton and Nancy Ziegler. Robert was predeceased by his father, Robert H. Ziegler in 2022.

Bob was an All County Lacrosse player at Rocky Point High School, graduating in 1982. He went into sales in New York City and Nassau County and found he had immense talent for creating connections and developing relationships in the sales field. In the 2000´s, he took his lifelong passion for automobiles to become a buyer for Hall Automotive.

Everyone who spent time with Bob instantly met a friend. He had a nickname for everyone he encountered. Bob was a lifelong, devoted Raiders, Rangers, and Yankees Fan and knew nearly everything there was to know about each team. He played any sport that was in front of him, leading the fun with various baseball, softball, intramural hockey, intramural volleyball and lacrosse teams in his youth. He loved music, singing along loudly to all of the lyrics he adored by The Rolling Stones, J Geils Band and Eric Clapton. Most of all, he loved being with his children and family, driving his Bronco around town, and fishing with his son and friends across the beautiful sound, bays, and inlets of Long Island. He was known by everyone as someone who frequently added a unique turn of phrase and a helping hand whenever it was needed. Bob will be missed dearly by all who loved him.