Obituary of Robert C. Bartolucci, Jr.

Robert Carlo Bartolucci, 68, of Ocala passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. Bob was a native of Vero Beach, and a resident of Ocala for the past 30 years.  He was a retired Circulation Manager for several newspapers including, Miami Herald, Chicago Sun Times, USA Today, Ocala Star Banner and The Villages Daily Sun.  Although he was an avid Gator Football fan he was more a fan of his wife, kids and grandkids.  Bob will be remembered for his sense of humor and the ability to make everyone laugh.  Survivors include his wife Pamela Bartolucci, daughter and son in law Dawn and Eli Encarnacion, daughter and son in law Angela and Charles Guardi, daughter Heather Bartolucci, father Robert Carlo Bartolucci Sr., brothers Tom Bartolucci, Greg  Bartolucci, 3 grandchildren Bella, Declen, and Anniston. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Bridgett Lynn Bartolucci, his mom Verne Bartolucci, and his brother Steve Bartolucci. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, July 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Belleview. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday evening at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview.  You are requested to wear Orange and Blue to the services.  Online condolences may be sent at www.hiers-baxley.com.