Robert "Buffalo

Bob" Conte

Robert "Buffalo Bob" Conte

Robert "Buffalo Bob" Conte flew free from this mortal coil called planet earth on September 20, 2026, after a brief illness. If you had asked Bob where he grew up he would simply say "I didn't".

Bob first came to Montauk as a surfer in the early 70's and then left to work out west before coming back to live here permanently in the early 80's. Bob enjoyed surfing, gardening, bird watching and dumpster diving. He was a regular at the recycling center where he could always catch up with friends. Bob never referred to himself as a "local"- he always said the only true locals were the Montauketts and he felt honored to be able to live his life here. At 49 years old Bob gave up his bachelor ways and married the love of his life Amy Hubbard. Together they shared a beautiful life taking great trips, seeing live music, and spending time with family.

Bob did not have children of his own but was a father and a mentor to everyone who met him. Uncle Bobby was incredibly loved and admired by his many nieces and nephews. He had friends of all ages, always made new friends, and always kept in touch with so many old friends. He had friends to surf with, birdwatch with, go see music with, to watch baseball games with, friends to sit in front of the fire with and friends to debate with. He was a die hard Yankees fan and would love to show off his dad's World Series ring, and if you were lucky enough you got to try it on.

Bob's musical knowledge was unparalleled. He always had a story and a fun fact and his family and friends had joked about starting a podcast called "Bluff Buff" where a guest would try to stump him with a question about music. He was a great pontificator, a self proclaimed political analyst, a weather predictor, a surf inspector, a master recycler, sports broadcaster, a green thumbed gardener, an instigator, a special needs whisperer and always ready for a laugh. He was
"The Dude" in every sense of the word, and if you know, you know.

Buffalo Bob is survived by his wife Amy, his brother Kevin, his sisters Marie and Clare, and his many nieces and nephews: Colleen, Christopher, Marisa, Timothy, Michele, Karissa, Kollin, Cody, Teddy, Jimmy, Julia, John, Emily, Julie, Amy, and Casey, his mother in law Margot, and his sister in laws and brother in laws.

A paddle out will be planned for a future date.

Bob loved life and lived it to the fullest. As his dear friend Frank said, "He was an exemplar for a life of curiosity, passion, and humor. "

We should all live like Bob did.