- April 25, 2024
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Robert Anthony DuLong
3/1/1928 – 1/17/23
Palm Coast -
Robert passed on Tuesday 1/17/23 @ his home. He was at age 94 3/4, born in Medford, MA. The son of Arthur DuLong and Theresa Daleo DuLong.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Arthur DuLong and 1 sister Emma Iannelli. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda DuLong and sister Pauline Mooney of Baltimore, MD. His children Charlene DuLong Kennedy of Taos, NM & Flagler Beach, FL (husband Tom), Darryl DuLong of Canton, GA (wife Beth) and Lorraine Fletcher of Woodstock, GA, grandchildren Brad Fletcher, Kelsey Zenor, Alex DuLong, Zachary DuLong & Christopher DuLong. And 4 great grandchildren. Numerous nephews & nieces. Stepdaughter Kolin Calderwood of Palm Coast, FL, and stepgranddauthers Courtney Milana & Paige Calderwood.
Robert graduated from Medford, MA High School, served in the WW II Army in Italy. Graduated college from Boston Univ. 1952. Also served as 2nd Lt. in Air Force Reserves. His electric career paths included consumer products with Westinghouse Corp, Avco Corp as a VP, ICBM Systems in space via the 1st Apollo mission. Also as a co founder of The Great Southeast Music Hall Emporium & Performing Arts Exchange in Atlanta, GA in the 1970’s for 7 years. VP for Carrier Corp. in Syracuse, NY. Founder of Woodendipity Inc as CEO for 20 years.
Robert was a brilliant creator of wood workings in the home and market place. He enjoyed all he created and named all with the delight of “bringing smiles to life”
Robert & Lin retired to Palm Coast, FL 6/2005 from Phoenix, NY and enjoyed the sun, ocean, canals and no snow. He continued to produce wooden Saints, shrines, pergolas and trellises. His joy in designing and building were/are evident here at home.
Roberts creative DNA has been passed along to his children and grandchildren.
Robert was a member of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, Flagler Beach.
A private family remembrance service will be planned in the Spring.
