Robert J. Dube Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, July 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Dube; his daughter Faye C. (Dube) Bachmura and son-in-law Stan Bachmura; his son Robert J. Dube, Jr. and daughter-in-law Kelly (Halsch) Dube; also, four grandchildren – Benjamin and Eli Dube; Hollis and Beatrice Bachmura who brought him tremendous joy. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings, Carol Venables (Hal Venables); David Dube; Patricia Biscardi (John Biscardi); and Dennis Dube (Lynn Dube), as well as several nieces and nephews; and close friends whom he considered family.
Bob proudly worked for Amtrak for 45 years before retiring in 2013. His last ten years there were spent as union president representing the transportation workers union for the Northeast Corridor, passionately supporting and giving guidance. He thoroughly enjoyed this role and the places throughout the country it enabled him to travel and the people he got to meet. He held this as one of his greatest achievements, as did his family.
Bob took great pride in his family. He shared in their sense of adventure and love of sports. Even when his wife Kathy told him that we are going to learn to ski! He encouraged his children to embrace hard work and independence. He loved nature and animals providing lots of childhood fun with various fish, Pixy their beloved bunny, and their dog, Jack, who will outlive us all!
He spent many years as a volunteer coach for his son’s baseball and football teams for Holy Rosary Parish. Also, he served as president of the Fox Point Baseball League for many years. All of that while still managing to attend portions of his daughter’s games.
Anyone who knew Bob typically had the chance to enjoy his cooking or vegetables from his garden. He loved creating meals and teaching his children various cooking tips.
Those who knew him best, also experienced his vibrant and mischievous sense of humor. He loved being playful and silly, or rebellious in his youth. He enjoyed car rides with Eric Clapton or some soulful rock music blaring from the speakers with the windows down. His family and friends all have some story that starts with “I can’t believe Bob did this”!
His family encourages loved ones to embrace a moment like this in his honor.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington, DE from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The service will begin at 12:00pm.
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