Robert Samuel Day, 92, of 20 Sherman St., Bradford, died Monday (Oct. 28, 2013) at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 28, 1921, in Warren, he was a son of the late Elmer Irvin and Mary Margaret Sweeney Day. On July 16, 1949, in Pittsburgh, he married Lois Isabella Ginn, who survives.
Mr. Day attended a one-room schoolhouse in Warren County and his teacher rode to school on horseback. He graduated from Lander High School in 1940. He served with the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for the heroic action of carrying a wounded fellow soldier on his back to safety under enemy fire. He also received the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in the war.
Mr. Day attended art school in Pittsburgh following the war and worked at McCourt Label for 37 years as a commercial artist. After retirement in 1987, he volunteered for the American Red Cross and McKean County Special Olympics for a number of years
He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bradford. He was well-known in the community for his outgoing nature and kind ways.
In addition to his wife, Lois, of 64 years, he is survived by four sons, Kenneth R. (Jean) Day of Reisertown, Md., Robert J. Day of Olean, N.Y., John M. (Tammy) Day of Bliss, N.Y., and Thomas S. Day of Bradford; four daughters, Kathy "Kate" (Roger) Sager of Bradford, Carol L. (Rand) Feura of Santee, Calif., Judith L. (Thomas) Biggins of Norwood, N.J., and Laura L. (George) Puvel of Thurmont, Md.; two brothers, Richard (June) Day of Dillsburg, and Don (Janet) Day of Warren; two sisters, Doris Burkland of Fredonia, N.Y., and Susie Dunkle Nuccio of Fredericksburg, Va.; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Virgil Day and John Kenneth Day, who was killed in combat during World War II; a sister, Helen Parker Gilman; and a granddaughter, Samantha Puvel.
Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. Raymond Gramata serving as celebrant. Light refreshments will follow at St. Bernard Social Center. A burial ceremony will be held at a later date at Thompson Hill Cemetery in Warren County.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Futures Rehabilitation Center in Bradford; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
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As the days and weeks have passed Mr. Day will live in the minds of the people that loved and respected him. He touch the life's of many people in the community. Oct. 26, 2019
Tom Vogdes
October 25, 2019
I really enjoyed my visits with my Grandpa Sam and already miss him dearly. I am thankful that he was able to enjoy my two children when we visited every year. Thank you to everyone for your support and kind thoughts to my Grandma Lois and Uncle Tommy.
Love you much Grampa.
Rachele Feura (Day)
November 15, 2013
Our sympathies to the Day family. We lived next door to them for a number of years and saw a wonderful father and a neighbor who was always there to lend a hand. Over the years we loved coming back to the old neighborhood and running into Mr. and Mrs. Day. Mr. Day will always live in our Bradford memories.
The Cliffords
Maggie Harper
November 5, 2013
My Deepest sympathy for the Day family on their loss of Bob Sr. A Kinder man just didn't exist, and anyone who ever met him could call him a Friend.
Hiram Ward
November 2, 2013
My deepest sympath to Mr. Day's Family. I first met this kind man when I was a cashier working at Sal's Supermarket and that was over 30 years ago. Some people just leave such am impression on our hearts. He would not know me today nor would any of the rest of the family. But I just remember his smile, kind nature and friendliness. His love of people reminded me of the way Jesus would act. And I am sure Mr. Day is walking with our Savior this very moment.
Sharon
October 31, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Day. After moving to the neighborhood, he was one of the first neighbors I met. Always a pleasant man, we'd talk about the Steelers on my way to take my son to the bus stop as he swept the sidewalk or waited with Tom outside. My husband also enjoyed many conversations with him.
We will keep the Day family in our thoughts and prayers, and if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask.
Christina and Casey Abbott
October 30, 2013
This is the first candle that I lit. I am heading to church to lit a real candle for your father and family. May god bless you all
tom vogdes
October 30, 2013
May God help you through these sad days in your life. Your father was a kind man, respected in the community. You will never know all the lives that he touched he will be truly missed. I will be going and lighting a candle for him.
Tom Vogdes
October 30, 2013
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