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Robert Tvaroha Obituary
GROTON - Robert G. Tvaroha Sr., 89, of Groton, NY, died after a short illness on July 1, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Born August 31, 1918 in Groton, NY, he was the son of the late John and Barbara Prehostra Tvaroha.
Having been a lifelong member of the Groton Community, he had owned and operated his dairy farm on Sovocool Hill Rd. with a passion. In his later years, he had enjoyed gardening and spending time with his children.
He is survived by his children, Robert (Mary) Jr. Tvaroha, Neal (Patty) Tvaroha and Lisa (David) MacLeod, all of Groton, and Sam Tvaroha of Indian Lake Estates, FL.; a stepson, Robb (Ken) Alongi of St. Petersburg, FL; and numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. His sister, Mary Lecoq of Varna and former daughter-in-law, Mary Blavos of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, survive him, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his wives, Ethel McFall and Shirley Mae Baumgart; as well as his six brothers and four sisters.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton, with the Pastor Alex Dimatteo officiating. The family will receive friends 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the West Groton Cemetery at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Groton Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund or to the Groton Nursing Facility Activities Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Tvaroha
Hugo Rojo
July 8, 2008
Mi mas sentido pesame a toda la familia y los acompaño en su dolor por la perdida de un gran hombre.
Hugo Rojo y su esposa Graciela Benquerenca
Sue (Reed) Drake
July 5, 2008
Dear Bob & Sam and your families. I was very sad to see that Uncle Bob passed away. I have a lot of great memories of visits to the farm when I was young, and good times visiting with him at family parties. My heart goes out to you all.
Bill Boice
July 4, 2008
Bob and Mary,
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
denny johnson
July 3, 2008
sam..sorry to hear of your dad's passing ..know that you are in our prayers and thoughts...denny and kathleen johnson
RICK SWEENEY
July 3, 2008
To Lisa and family--my condolences on your dad's passing. Having been down that road myself recently, I know it is never easy. I wish you all well during this time. All the best,
Kathy Belonsoff
July 3, 2008
To the Tvaroha family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you. Mr. Tvaroha was a kind and gentle soul. Now he is at peace and your hearts will always be filled with the wonderful memories. God Bless him and your family.
Love, Kathy Belonsoff and AJ Bennett
karen smith-plate
July 3, 2008
Very sorry to hear about your dad Tank. My thought are with you and your family.
Yvonne Armstrong
July 3, 2008
Lisa & Family,
From Our Family To Yours we are thinking of you and we know you will get through this tough time knowing he's in a better place. Take Care!!
Betty Conger
July 3, 2008
Dear Bob, Sam & Lisa and families,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Judy and Randy Hausner
July 3, 2008
Bob and Mary and family,
We are saddened to hear of your father's death. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Randy and Judy Hausner
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