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Robert Gelinas Obituary
Robert Paul Gelinas Sr. 74, passed away at his home on January 17, 2021. Robert was an Ithaca High School graduate, class of 1965. Robert was a master plumber and owned his own business called Bob's Plumbing. He was also an avid concert goer.
Robert was predeceased by his father, Robert Homer Gelinas and his mother, Marjorie Dolores Reyna Gelinas. Wives, Judith Lougher and Debbie Brown Gelinas. Son Kelly Joseph Gelinas, Grandson, Robert James Thomas Gelinas. Daughter in-law Jamie Thomas Gelinas, Brother in-law John William Hilker Sr. He is survived by Sons, Robert P. Gelinas Jr. and Kevin J. Gelinas. Daughters, Dawn M. (Roger) King, Jennifer A. Gelinas, and Christine A. (Gary) Holmes. Sisters, Reyna L. Hilker and Kimmie L. Vann. Longtime companion, Norine Jarrell. 10 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren Also several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Ithaca, NY in the spring. Services have been entrusted to Herson-Wagner Funeral Home 110 S. Geneva St. Ithaca N.Y. condolences may be left at hersonwagnerfuneralhome.com
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Dewey Dawson
February 1, 2021
Knew Bob in school, way back when. TO Sandy an the rest of the family, sorry for you loss
Marc Albanese
January 31, 2021
Bobby, I was your friend. I had your back when things got tough. May God give you peace and His love.
jim Atsedes
January 25, 2021
I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We haven't been in touch for several years, but I remember Bob as an excellent plumber, & a likeable guy with a great personality . Bob's mom, Margie, who holds a very dear place in my heart, worked for me & my family at The College Spa for several years. My condolences to all of Bob's family.
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