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Robert Huntington Obituary
Horseheads: Age 80, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Bethany Manor. Bob was born in Elmira on February 24, 1931, son of Robert C. and Beatrice Sheffer. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Rose Amacher Huntington and sister Ann Albert. Bob is survived by two sons, Robert Huntington III and wife Zenaida of Washington State, William Huntington and wife Christina of Newburgh NY; grandchildren, Robert, William, Christopher, David and Douglas; cousin Gary Sheffer of Summit NJ. Bob was a graduate of E.F.A. where he excelled in football, baseball, wrestling, and track. He was later inducted into the E.F.A. sports Hall of Fame. Bob was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was an aircraft mechanic on a C54 transport plane in Hawaii. He had worked over 50 years in hardware sales with 46 of those being with Rose, Kimble and Baxter. Bob enjoyed keeping active, he was an avid fisherman and golfer. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Military honors will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. Interment will be on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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for Robert Huntington
January 20, 2012
We truly enjoyed Bob through the years with Rose Kimble and Baxter, the many great memories of the hardware shows lots of fun and friendship. Don Treat Treat Hardware
Donald Treat
January 20, 2012
We truly enjoyed Bob through the years with Rose Kimble and Baxter, the many great memories of the hardware shows lots of fun and friendship. Don Treat Treat Hardware
Andrew Slaten
January 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We enjoyed living near Bob and Rose for many years. We always looked forward to his front yard hardware sales. I'm sure he's organizing the celestial hardware right now!
Joyce and Andrew Slaten
Mary Mannix
January 18, 2012
Dear neighbors Bill and Bob--We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We enjoyed being your neighbors "around the corner". We have warm memories of growing up together and of your folks. We were fortunate to live in such a great neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Mannix Family
January 18, 2012
Dear Bill,
Sandy and I were very sorry to hear the news about your father. From the guest book and obituary, it seems he was well liked and led a very full life. Hope that can provide some consolation.
- Barbara
Kenneth Folkers
January 17, 2012
May God rest his soul and receive him with grace. Goodbye old friend.
Kenneth R. Folkers
Pat Murphy
January 17, 2012
To Bob's family,
I worked with Bob from 1987 - 1995 at the Pro Home & Yard Hardware Store on College Avenue.
To say that he was a spirited person would be an understatement. For eight years I had the privelage and also wittnessed one of the most funny people that I have ever met and enjoyed every moment I had with him.
R.I.P. Bargain Bob
Karen & John Phillips
January 17, 2012
Bill and Billy and family it is with great sadness that we write this. Your father and grandfather had such joy in his heart and loved life. He made me laugh each and every visit. He's with Rose now and together they are both looking over you, without pain or sickness. May he rest in peace and may your love for each other be a beacon of comfort. Sending you all our love.
Robert Frutchy
January 17, 2012
Bill, Gary:
Ahh, so many, many memories with Bob over the last 46 years!!! True, close friend in good & bad times.
GOD BLESS YOU ROBERT!!!
BOB FRUTCHY
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