Robert John Niggli, (79), of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on November 28th, 2023, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to Robert and Anne Niggli, on October 10, 1944, in Binghamton, New York. He grew up in Greene, NY, and was a talented athlete playing football, baseball and basketball, as well as enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with family and friends. He attended college at Alfred State and later earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors at Eckerd College in 1995.
Bob was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War and stationed at Fort Dix where he was a Drill Sergeant. After being discharged from the Army, he married Sally Corrigan on September 23, 1967. He began his career with the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY, where he became an executive for the next 36 years. His distinguished career moved him to Omaha, NE, and Tampa, FL, where he retired.
Bob was a loving father and husband who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his best friend of 56 years, Sally. He was the ultimate Girl Dad who shared his passion for music, sports, fishing and business acumen with his two daughters, Carrie and Wendy.
Surviving family members include his wife Sally A. Niggli; daughters Carrie A. Niggli and Wendy P. Walker; grandchildren Evan A. Wakefield and Abigail A. Walker; sister Patricia Huntley; brother-in-law Larry Huntley; and nieces Christine Bruce (husband Todd), Teresa Grant (husband Cory), Kelly LeDoux (husband David).
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 14th at 11:11am at Saint Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church – 715 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.
St Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church
Albert Fusco
December 2, 2023, 2:28 pm
I’m truly sadden by your loss Sally. I always enjoyed talking with Bob during my daily walks. Sincerely Al Fusco.
Carole Fusco
December 3, 2023, 2:16 pm
Sally, so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Bob always had a ready smile and was easy to talk with. I remember him being incredibly patient in putting together the plans for our home.
Sincere condolences, Carole Fusco
Sue Kovacs
December 4, 2023, 1:25 am
We are so sorry for your loss Sally. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sue and Las Kovacs
Chuck Jacobson
December 4, 2023, 1:27 am
Our deepest condolences to the Niggli family.
Chuck and Dora Jacobson
Carol Seaton
December 4, 2023, 2:15 am
Sally, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob and I would chat when he was out puttering in the yard and I was walking. I had no idea he was ill, but did realize when I saw the notice, that I hadn’t seen him in a while. I’ll miss our chats. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
David Gonzalez
December 4, 2023, 11:29 pm
Bob was such a great man and I enjoyed knowing him during our time at Kodak. Rest easy and prayers for the family.
Mike Miller
December 6, 2023, 5:12 am
Sally, I am so sorry for your horrible loss. Bob was a true friend and loved his family very much. He will be missed by all.
Mike Miller
December 6, 2023, 5:19 am
I am so sorry, Sally for your loss. Bob was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed by all.
Joseph O Paoletti
December 7, 2023, 7:45 pm
To know Bob was a Privilege, I share your grief and the sadness of your loss! Bob will never be forgotten and always remembered!
Norman Niggli
December 10, 2023, 2:32 pm
Hi Sally I’m so sorry and shocked to hear about Bobby . I’ve thought of you both often over the years ! I can picture your smiles and hear your laughter ! Bobby was close to me for only a few years but especially close during a few weeks that were among the most pleasant and memorable of my life . Young boys with our Dads and Uncles on a remote lake in Canada . While the men were out in their motor boats trolling for walleye ,we sat in our little row boat ,near camp, looking down into weeds , anxiously waiting for a monster pike to strike ! Usually it was a pretty little perch , lol . I will always treasure those memories with my big cousin . I felt happy and safe with Bobby . Your grief will be great but your memorable joys will be greater ! I am sure of that !
Gloria Niggli Kilburn
December 12, 2023, 7:57 pm
It is with great sorrow and a sense of tremendous loss that I have learned of Bob’s death. It is hard to put into words to convey our feelings of this great loss. He was a much beloved cousin (I know I speak for all 17 cousins when I say this). Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to Bob’s immediate family, Sally, Carrie and Wendy. Bob will be sorely missed. I looked up to him as a role model and for all achieved in his life, from being a drill sergeant in the Army to being an executive at Kodak. I remember him standing in his front yard and whistling over to us in our back yard. Those were happy days for all of us. He would often take time to drop by to say hello to everyone. He was such a kind and thoughtful person and a much beloved cousin. He will leave a big hole in everyone’s hearts. With much Love to all who knew and loved Bob.
Love, Gloria
Scott Francis
December 31, 2023, 3:19 pm
Sorry to read this. Bob was my boss for a few years when I was working for Kodak out of the Tampa Office. RIP