In the fall of 1991 or 1992, a young man named Robert Angelo Furgiuele, known to his loved ones as Robbie, vanished from Squamish, British Columbia. At 24 years old, he had built a life in the scenic mountain town, residing with his girlfriend and their young daughter. Originally from Ontario, Robbie had moved to British Columbia after high school and was employed at a local grocery store. He was known to have a slender build, with short brown hair, brown eyes, and a fair complexion.
The last time his family, who lived back in Ontario, ever heard his voice was during a telephone call in 1991. This was the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family, as the days of silence turned into weeks, and then into years.
The circumstances surrounding Robbie's disappearance are shrouded in ambiguity. His family learned he was missing when his then-girlfriend contacted his mother to ask if she had heard from him, stating that he had gone out and not returned. It was alleged that he was last seen with a man known only as 'Larry.' There were suggestions that he might have moved to Vancouver Island in 1992, but this was never confirmed. For his family, the sudden halt of his regular, weekly phone calls was completely out of character and a significant cause for alarm. His sister has expressed that she does not believe he would have willingly abandoned his baby daughter, whom he loved dearly. Over the years, his family has been tormented by conflicting stories and rumors about what might have happened to him, leaving them without the closure they so desperately seek.
Decades have passed, but the investigation into Robert Furgiuele's disappearance has remained open. In a significant development in December 2017, the Squamish RCMP submitted familial DNA from Robbie's family to the National DNA databank, a poignant step in the hope of generating new leads in a case that had long grown cold. His family continues to hold out hope for answers, grappling with the profound pain of not knowing the fate of their son and brother. The case remains a somber reminder of a young father who disappeared, leaving behind a daughter and a family whose lives were forever changed by the unanswered questions of his whereabouts. His loved ones have pleaded for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that the agony of the unknown is a heavy burden to bear. This enduring mystery represents a deep loss and a search for truth that has spanned a generation.Last Seen: Jan 1, 1992
