Robert A. Ennist

Robert A. Ennist

Poughkeepsie - Robert A. Ennist 72, a life-long resident of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. entered eternal rest peacefully at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on Sunday, March 23. 2014.

Robert was born to the late George and Helen Cantine-Ennist on July 8, 1941 in Kingston, N.Y. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was employed at Capitol Bakery for more than 20 years and later retired from Torino Bakery in Newburgh, N.Y. He was a standing member of Bethlehem Rod &Gun Club.

Robert is survived by his significant other of 37 years Roberta J. Green of Poughkeepsie, NY; his beloved son Scott Ennist and his wife Jennifer Ennist of Poughkeepsie, NY; his brother George Ennist and his wife Emma Ennist of Poughkeepsie, NY. Three step-daughters Sheree and Lynette Green and Sonia Ashe all of Poughkeepsie, NY; nine grandchildren Scott Ennist Jr., Kai Stroud, Chelsy, Taidom, Christopher, and Kimora Thompson all of Poughkeepsie, NY; Ramal Pittman of Hyde Park, NY, Acion Pittman and Tionne Stroman also of Poughkeepsie, NY. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Robert will lay in repose 10-11am Wednesday, April 2 at Beulah Baptist Church 92 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Services 11am at the church. Reverend Jesse V. Bottoms officiating. Interment in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes 43 Fairview Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. " Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime at 452-2894 or 452-6143