Robert-Holt-Obituary

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Robert Holt

Ithaca, New York

Dec 27, 1939 – Jun 1, 2018 (Age 78)

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BORN
December 27, 1939
DIED
June 1, 2018
AGE
78
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Bangs Funeral Home - Ithaca Obituary

Robert Holt, 78, of Ithaca, NY, former Director of Public Safety at Ithaca College passed away Friday, June 01, 2018 with his family by his side. He retired as director in May of 2008 after 19 years with the college. He continued working with the college following his retirement training the...

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So sorry I knew Bob when I worked at ic

As a retired FBI Agent, I was privileged to consider Bob a friend as well as a colleague. His professionalism, compassion and humor graced us all and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Diane and family, precious little to add to the long list of praise. A true down to earth gentleman. I enjoyed spending time with him. He never let me forget that I hurt his shoulder in one of his Police self defense classes. My brother Walter held him in high esteem as well, probably teasing each other up yonder. Sincerely, Paul Pagliaro Deputy Sheriff Ret'd

Betsy (Becky) Westfall Kinsella

Mr. Holt was a wonderful friend and neighbor to our family. As we grew from kids to adults he always greeted us with a kind smile and wonderful quick wit from the backyard, around town, or at Lynah Rink. We cherish our Ithaca memories with Mr. Holt and his family especially our helping each other build ice rinks in our backyards, talking landscaping, hanging dry wall in his garage as part of an addition to his home or walking up West Hill during a blizzard in the 90's.

He always...

Diane and family,
My sincere condolences on your loss, Bob will be missed.

Bob spent many hours training police officers in Ithaca. He trained all agencies in firearms and defensive tactics. He was a great teacher and truly cared for his fellow officers. I salute him.

Worked a great deal with Bob. He helped change everything we did at Cortland PD in firearms and tactical unit. One of the nicest guys ever. So sorry for your loss. He is at peace now.