AVELLA - Robert E. Jr., "Robbie" of East Islip, LI, suddenly on January 5, 2008. Beloved son of Robert E. Avella, Sr. Dear brother of Christopher and Richard Avella. Cherished grandson of Michael and Jane Avella. Loving nephew of Tracey (the late Michael) Glander, Michele (Charlie) Droll and Michael (Kate) Avella. Dear cousin of Mikey, Alexa, Danny, Dylan and Jake. Reposing at The Frederick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00AM at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip, LI. Interment to follow at North Babylon Cemetery, North Babylon, LI. Visiting Monday 7-9:30PM and Tuesday 2-4:30 & 7-9:30PM.