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Robert Ennist Obituary

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

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Mar. 29 to Mar. 31, 2014.

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Pearl Ennist

March 31, 2014

I will never forget Uncle Bob,always visiting family with pastries in hand, his laugh and smile could brighten up anyone's day.I'm very sorry for your loss. God Bless, Pearl

celeste gardner

March 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss Scott & Sonia. I knew Bobby since 1977, he always made me smile.

Jeremy Ennist

March 31, 2014

Words cannot describe the unexpected void in the Ennist family. Rest in peace Uncle Bob.

Andrea Allen

March 30, 2014

I will always remember your great sense of humor... Rest in peace Uncle Bobby

JOYCE JACKSON

March 29, 2014

I SORRY FOR LOSS ENNIST FAMILY JOYCE JACKSON & DAVID HENDERSON & FAMILY

Bill Schmidt

March 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss Scott, Sonia, and family.

Allen & Gloria

March 28, 2014

Roberta I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and Family.

Karen Stroman

March 28, 2014

Rest in peace Bobby

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