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Robert “Robbie” Milone, 57, of Wallingford, passed away on Aug. 4 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven on Feb. 6, 1960, and was the son of Josephine K. Marcucci Milone and the late Pasquale J. Milone.

Robbie was the former owner of the Fireside Bar & Grille; later he was a bartender for the former 500 Blake Street and the former Delmonaco’s Restaurant, both in New Haven; Café Allegre, Madison; and Woodwinds, Branford. Robbie was a basketball enthusiast on and off the court. He was All State for North Haven High School and later played at Adelphi University, New York.

He was the loving father of Joseph A. Milone. He is also survived by the love of his life, Lisa Milone, and a nephew, Kipp Milone. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Milone. Robbie was unique; known to many as “Mr. Personality,” he was loved by many and will be truly missed.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Aug. 10 at 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Aug. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.