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STRONG, Robert L., II
"Bobby"
Age 61, formerly of W. Water Street, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Elcor Health Care Facility. Bobby was born March 7, 1947, a son of Robert and Marjorie Brownlow Strong. In addition to his parents he is survived by his son Robert Talada; brothers, with their families, Marty Strong; Bruce and Mary Strong with children, Gretchen Strong-Fink, Andrew, and Morgan; Gary and Hilary Strong with children, Hannah and Kevin, all of Elmira; aunt and uncle, Doris and Ray Cicconi; cousins, Jimmy (Patricia) Cicconi, Kathy Cicconi, Carol (Bruce) Mumma, Barbara Reed, Carol (Nick) Ferreri, Bill (Sara) Strong, Patricia Strong, and Cindy Strong. Bobby was a 1966 graduate of EFA. He served his country, as a medic, in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Bobby was a police officer for the Frederick, Maryland Police Department. He later served as a West Elmira police officer. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 12:00 noon at Woodlawn National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bobby's name may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. The Strong Family would like to thank Donna, and all the staff at Elcor Hickory Knoll Residence, and Southern Tier Hospice, for the wonderful care given Bobby.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Jun. 21, 2008.

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Neil & Pat Bolster

June 24, 2008

Bob & Marge:
Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers...Although we seldom see each other anymore we often recall the good memories of when we used to get together.
Most sincerely,
Pat & Neil

Pete & Peg Mazzaraco

June 21, 2008

Bob & Marjorie,
Peg and I would like to offer our sincere condolences on the death of your son. We know he will be missed by all.

John Chely

June 21, 2008

To the Strong family,
I'm sorry to hear of Bobbys passing. I know he had not been well for some time. I will keep him in my prayers.

Heather Donovan

June 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Love, Heather and C.D. Country

Tommy Bennett

June 21, 2008

Mr. Strong, Marty, Bruce and Gary,
So sorry to read of Bob's passing.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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