Robert Earl Obituary
Robert (Bob) Earl, 81, of Syracuse, NY, passed away February 13, 2026. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 22, 1944 to the late Robert and Elizabeth Earl. He grew up in Wellsville, NY.
Bob graduated from Cornell undergrad and Syracuse Law. He worked for more than 50 years as an attorney in Syracuse. He was an avid reader, and in his free time, he enjoyed playing guitar and attending folk song festivals.
He is survived by his daughter, Emily (Jason) Santos of Winter Garden, FL, and new granddaughter, Keira Santos.
There will be no services at this time, a wake may follow in the warmer months.
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