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Robert David Deyo, Sr.
CAYUGA - Robert David Deyo, Sr., 92, from Cayuga passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday July 9, 2022 at 8:16 p.m. Robert was a graduate of Auburn Central High School. Robert served in US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was employed with the New State Departments of Corrections and retired in 1990, after 28 years of service. After retirement he drove school bus for 10 years. He was an avid sportsman and hunter. Enjoyed traveling and living life to the fullest up until the day of his passing.
Robert is survived by beloved and devoted children: Robert David Deyo II, Carole Ann Deyo-Potter, John Edward Deyo (Kevin Burk); his grandchildren: Christopher Roberts, Joseph Roberts, E. Michael Roberts (children of the late Jacqueline), Robert David III, Amy Nicole Potter-Iaia, and Randi Leigh Vorhis; he also leaves behind nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson, Bently Alexander Harmon.
Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Nelie Macdonald Deyo in 1976, his second wife, Josephine Deyo in 2013; and his two daughters: Jacqueline Marie Deyo Roberts and Jennifer Lynn Deyo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South Street, Auburn.
A private graveside ceremony will be held in Cayuga Lakeview Cemetery, at a later date.
Flowers are welcome for visitation or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA of CNY. To offer condolences to the family, please visit whitechapelfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joanne Hickey Woodman
July 14, 2022
I'm so sorry to read about your Dad. He was a great guy, my dad and him spent a lot of time together.
Liz Bilinski
July 14, 2022
Bobby, Carole and John, so sorry to hear your dad died.. We have lots of fun memories from our younger days.
Love, Aunt Joanie and Liz
Sue Hurst
July 13, 2022
Robert was such fun when when worked at the bus garage. We would play cards until it was time to drive..many condolences to the family.
Danny Brennan
July 13, 2022
When I was down and out he saved my life and I appreciate everything he said to me and loved to help him out to pay him back, peace Bob
June (Salato) Smith
July 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy and a practical joker when he was around his sidekick, Bob Burns.
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