Robert Hale Obituary
Robert was born in Rochester, NY to Edna Piddington and Robert Hale on July 26th, 1951. He was raised in Sodus, NY and attended Sodus Central Jr/Sr High School where he would have graduated in 1969. Instead, Bob left to join the United States Coast Guard serving on an icebreaker named the Southwind from 1969 to 1972.
He is survived by his loving Family including his sisters: Cynthia Mire of Louisiana, Deborah (John) Maggio of Rochester, NY, Laura (Mark) Czolowski of Albany, NY. His daughters: Robin (Ron) Collier of Rochester, NY, Kimberly Suboski of Liverpool, NY, Roberta (Michael) Skinner of Syracuse, NY, and countless nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his parents, his sister Wendy, his brother Rick, and his son David.
Bob enjoyed many hobbies including tinkering on cars or his tractor. He was an avid outdoorsman, boater, hunter and fisherman. Most of all he loved spending time with his family be it a message, a phone call or an impromptu visit with a silly gift.
His Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday September 21st at the Mattydale, NY VFW Post 3146 from 11:00am until 3:00pm, Service to begin at 11:30 (2000 Lemoyne Ave, Syracuse, NY)
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Cynthia Mire
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I will love and miss you, my dear brother, until my last breath.
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Sandra Ray
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Sending Prayers and Bigs Hugs to All. Bon was a good Guy, Loving and Sharing. He will be Missed. Him and Wayne are catching up with the pass.
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Roberta S
September 19, 2025
Dad had one of the kindest of souls. You will always be loved, remembered and truly missed <3
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