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Robert Lintz Obituary
Age 85, of Horseheads, formerly of Elmira Heights and Spring Hill, FL, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Bob was the oldest son of the late Mamie Griswold Storch and Chester Lintz. His wife of 62 years, Patricia Reidy Lintz, predeceased him in 2005. He was also predeceased by sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou & Charles Reddon, brother Chester Lintz, Jr., sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen & Ivan Welch, Joseph & Genevieve Reidy. Bob is survived by children, Diane Pryslak, with husband Steve, of Romulus, MI, Linda Lintz of Horseheads, Robert Lintz, Jr., with wife Marie, of Rochester, NY; sister-in-law Mary Lintz of Green Bay, WI; grandchildren, Mary Patricia (Mark) Simkow, Michelle (Kurt) Mrocko, Stephen (Julie) Pryslak, Jeffery (Michelle) Pryslak, all of Michigan, Melinda Lintz of Rochester, NY; great-grandchildren, David and Tyler Hilbert, Mark Simkow, Olivia, Emma, and Elizabeth Mrocko, Daniel and Caitlin Kacic, Rachel and Spencer Pryslak, all of Michigan; along with many nieces, nephews, and loyal and devoted friends. Bob graduated from Thomas Edison High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre and was a POW in Germany during the last weeks of the war. Bob was retired, in 1979, from Facet/Purolator with over 30 years of service. He was active in the UAW Local 607, serving as the local union president for 15 years. Bob was a long time communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church. In earlier years he enjoyed golf, playing cards, and listening to good "old" music. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Committal prayers and interment, with full military honors, will be held Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Bob through donations to either Meals on Wheels, 150 Fox Street, Elmira, NY 14901, Arctic League, P O Box 113, Elmira, NY 14902, or a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Lintz
November 10, 2009
Linda and Diane,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know you have many wonderful memories of your Dad that will comfort you during this time of grief. Take care, Bob and Angie
Katie McCue
November 10, 2009
Diane, Linda and family,
Dan and I wish you comfort and peace in your time of sadness.
With deepest sympathy,
Katie & Dan McCue
Clemons Family
November 10, 2009
Diane, Linda and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing, but he is in a better place.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers to give you strength during this rough patch of time and after.
The Clemons Family and Mary Rita Tressler
Doris Thomas
November 10, 2009
yMy deepest sympathy to the Lintz family,I worked with him many yrs. he was a great person Love& Prayers Doris Thomas
November 9, 2009
linda & family, YOU KNOW YOUR IN MY PRAYERS. MAY YOUR FAITH IN GOD, COMFORT YOU. ALWAYS, KATHY HUGHES
John M. Murphy II
November 9, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
John Tokar
November 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alexis Bartsch
November 9, 2009
Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult the loss of a parent is, and I know that you all have fond memories of your father. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Colleen/Joe Sanderl
November 9, 2009
Our toughts and prayers are with you guys, we really can't make it up north for Wednesday and Thursday, but know you will be in our thoughts. As you kow, your dad was a great guy who will be so very much missed
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