Robert "Bobby" M. DeNicola, age 77 of Woodlake Village died Thursday, November 2, 2006 at his home.

Born March 9, 1929 in Trenton, NJ, Bobby was the son of the late Antonio and Constance Ranelli DeNicola. Before moving to Murrells Inlet in 1993 where he continued with his music, Bobby was from Pennington, NJ where he was an accomplished musician and a musical instrument repairman. He was also known world wide for his invention of the "Puje" trumpet and his custom made mouth pieces. Mr. DeNicola was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie and brother, Tony.

Surviving are daughters, Linda Hoagland and husband Thomas of Surfside Beach and Terri Baker and husband Mark of Hollywood, FL; grandchildren, Michael Hoagland of Surfside Beach and Jill Hoagland, Boston, Mass.

Services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.