In Memory Of
Robert B. Whitehead
1942
2016
Robert B. Whitehead
February 28, 1942 — June 13, 2016
Robert B. Whitehead, 74, of Truxton, passed away on Monday at Upstate University Hospital with family at his side after a long illness.
He was an Airforce Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a longtime active volunteer fire fighter for the Truxton Fire Department. He retired from the Cortland County Sheriff's Dept. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, golfing and traveling. He was a big sports fan.
He is predeceased by his parents, George and Elsie Whitehead; and son, Joseph Reitz.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Elaine Whitehead; 9 children, Duane (Patty) Reitz, Gloria Hill, Teresa Reitz, Joanne (Chris) Campbell, Patrick (Stephanie) Krager, Sharri Thrower, Nikki (Tim) Sullivan, Robert (Chantel) Whitehead and Donna (Mike) Nunz; 3 brothers, William Whitehead, George (Laura) Whitehead, Michael (Elaine) Whitehead; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be Friday from 4-7PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Services will follow.
Contributions may be made to Truxton Fire Department, 3741 State Route 13, P.O Box 118, Truxton, NY 13158
To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com
He was an Airforce Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a longtime active volunteer fire fighter for the Truxton Fire Department. He retired from the Cortland County Sheriff's Dept. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, golfing and traveling. He was a big sports fan.
He is predeceased by his parents, George and Elsie Whitehead; and son, Joseph Reitz.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Elaine Whitehead; 9 children, Duane (Patty) Reitz, Gloria Hill, Teresa Reitz, Joanne (Chris) Campbell, Patrick (Stephanie) Krager, Sharri Thrower, Nikki (Tim) Sullivan, Robert (Chantel) Whitehead and Donna (Mike) Nunz; 3 brothers, William Whitehead, George (Laura) Whitehead, Michael (Elaine) Whitehead; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be Friday from 4-7PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Services will follow.
Contributions may be made to Truxton Fire Department, 3741 State Route 13, P.O Box 118, Truxton, NY 13158
To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert B. Whitehead, please visit our flower store.
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