Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

ROCKLAND – Emilia A. Robert, 83, died peacefully with her special friend Ann Meklin, and nurse Allison McNeal at her side, following a period of declining health, Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Astoria, Queens, New York, May 23, 1931, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna Tapetti Cantore. Along with her sister Delores, Emilia attended public and parochial school and made 1st Holy Communion at Immaculate Conception RC Church. She graduated from Julia Richman High School in Astoria, Queens and later attended a two year business college in the city.

Emilia began her employment with Pan American Airlines. Here she met her future husband and soul mate, Guenther Robert who was employed with KLM Airlines. The pair were married in November of 1969 in Forest Hills, New York. Together they moved to Rockland from Bristol, Rhode Island in 2005.

Growing up in a home filled with music, Emilia played piano from an early age. She also enjoyed ballet and tap lessons.

Most recently she has volunteered for many years at the Farnsworth Art Museum. She was also an active member of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish.

Predeceased by her beloved husband in 2012; Emilia is survived by her friend Ann Meklin and her husband Bruce and their family of Thomaston; as well as many friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Interment at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery will take place in the spring.