Robert Bookman Obituary
He was born on March 21, 1942 to the late Henry and Helen (Schulenburg) Bookman.
Robert served four years in the United States Navy and three years in the National Guard. He married his true love, Zita on February 14, 1991. Their marriage was a true love story with a beautiful blended family. Robert retried in management of tool stores after 30 years from New Venture Gear.
His true passions consisted of golfing, bowling, gardening, model trains and coaching little league baseball.
In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his youngest beloved daughter, Heather.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Zita; sister, Maryanne; son, Marc (Kim) Bookman; daughter, Kimberly (Chris) Schoemann; step-children, Christopher Barth, Lisa (Craig) Letizia, Johanna (Blake) Evans, and Carla Johnson; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held at Watson Funeral Home on 631 S. Main Street in Central Square, on Saturday January 10 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm with a prayer service immediately to follow. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of CNY in memory of Robert J. Bookman.
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Robert Holt &Kathy Dean
January 8, 2026
Our condolences to Zita
and family of Robert Bookman
LYNN BAXTER-AMELL
January 8, 2026
Chef Boy-R-Bob will be missed deeply. Heaven gained an amazing man! Thinking of the whole Bookman family!
Niles F. Bell
January 6, 2026
Bob had a glowing personality and was an extremely positive person. Everybody and anybody enjoyed his companionship.
I send my condolences to his widow and family.
May Bob´s soul rest in everlasting peace.
John Tomarchio
January 6, 2026
To Zita and the rest of Bob's family our sincere condolences. He was a wonderful person and a great boss. We enjoyed many happy times together at NPG, golfing, and having a couple of Coors Lites. My he Rest In Eternal Peace.
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Paul Cayen
January 6, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. Bob was one of the best people I´ve ever met. I remember fondly being the MC at his retirement party. He was always willing to help out.
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Mary June
January 5, 2026
Zita Bob was such a wonderful man, I am so sorry for your loss..
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