Robert J Ward

Robert J Ward obituary, Bronxville, NY

Robert J Ward

Robert Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fred H McGrath & Son, Inc. - Bronxville on Nov. 10, 2024.

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On the morning of November 6, 2024 Robert "Bob" Ward of Bronxville, New York passed away at the age of 80. Bob was born to James and Florence Ward on June 14, 1944 in the Bronx. He graduated from Boston College in 1966 and spent most of his business career in the New York area. In December 1983 Bob married the love of his life, Sandy Hayes. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Ward of the Bronx, and his brother James W. Ward of Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son, Keith (Esther Sue), his brothers Gerry (Diana) and Donald Ward, his sisters, Jane Burns (Patrick), Patricia and Virginia Ward, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A time to remember Bob will be Saturday, November 16, 2024 at McGrath Funeral Home in Bronxville with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by a brief service and sharing of memories of Bob. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Memorial Service & Visitation: 1 pm, Saturday November 16, 2024
In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Fred H McGrath & Son, Inc. - Bronxville

20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY 10708

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