Robert Lee "Bob" Luff

Robert Lee “Bob” Luff, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, with his wife by his side, after battling glioblastoma multiforme. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Bob grew up in North Wilmington. He was a 1975 graduate of Brandywine High School and a 1979 graduate of Lock Haven University. Bob then pursued a career in security and law enforcement. After a stint as an Ocean City Police Boardwalk officer, he was a constable at Christiana Care. Bob went on to join the Newark Police Department, retiring as a Master Corporal after 25 years of service. In his retirement, he loved being outdoors and enjoyed multiple part-time groundskeeping positions including with Delaware State Parks, Delaware Nature Society, Coverdale Farms, and Vicmead Hunt Club. In addition, Bob had over 20 years of volunteer service with Meals on Wheels at the Newark Senior Center. Known in his family, neighborhood, and work communities for his friendliness, sense of humor, and willingness to help wherever needed, Bob loved his family and friends well. He enjoyed the beach, country music, working in his yard, and watching sports. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jean Luff; and brother-in-law, Stan Holland. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Robin; their canine companion, Ava; siblings, Linda Holland, Jim (Sue), and Steven (Val); sisters-in-law, Laurie and Marge (Dave); nieces and nephews, Jon (Phoebe), Jen (Dan), Allie, Mindy (Sam), Carol, and Katie (Richie); and great-nieces and nephews, Summer, Miles, Olivia, and Rylee. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Newark Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713; or to Newark FOP Lodge #4 Charity Fund, P.O. Box 475, Newark, DE 19715. Please note that the donation is in memory of Bob Luff.