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Robert Howard "Babe" Polmanteer

1936 - 2021

Robert Howard "Babe" Polmanteer obituary, 1936-2021, Gorham, NY

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

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Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, Inc.

2583 East Main Street

Gorham, New York

Robert Polmanteer Obituary

CANANDAIGUA – Robert Howard "Babe" Polmanteer, age 85, passed away Friday (April 2, 2021) at his home.

Services will be private. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Babe's memory can be made to Marcus Whitman Central School, c/o Varsity Club, 4100 Baldwin Road, Rushville, NY 14544.

Babe was born on February 28, 1936 to the late Howard and Dicie (Burgess) Polmanteer. He was a graduate of Gorham Central School. Babe was very active in High School sports and is in the Marcus Whitman Hall of Fame. He was an avid bowler, often able to bowl 300 games. Babe enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Boston Red Socks. He is retired from the International Paper Company in Geneva. Babe was a talented caricature artist.

He is survived by his five children Linda (Scott) Fonda, Robert "David" Polmanteer, Amy DeLong, Carol Ann Polmanteer and Laurie Polmanteer; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and his loving friend, Jan.

Babe was predeceased by his parents.

Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to the Polmanteer family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Apr. 10 to Apr. 16, 2021.

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Allen Burnett

April 17, 2021

Sending my thoughts and prayers to my Cousin's and Rest in Peace Uncle Babe. God Bless All.

Allen Burnett

April 16, 2021

Thoughts and Prayers to my Cousin's and Rest in Peace Uncle Babe.
God Bless All

CherylAnne

April 10, 2021

Prayers to Linda and family.

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