Robert (Bob) White

Robert (Bob) White
July 4, 2009

Robert (Bob) White, 68, of Mattydale, passed away Saturday with his loving family around him. Bob was born May 8, 1941 in De Kalb Junction; He was the son of Cedric White and Gladys H. Montray. Bob spent most of his younger years with his dad and stepmom Esther in the North Syracuse area.

Bob entered the Army in 1960 and was stationed in Germany. On April 4, 1970 he married Jan Howard and raised his family in the Mattydale area. He was very active in his community. Bob was a member of the Centerville Memorial Lodge #648, Keder Kahn Grotto, a life member of the VFW Post 3146, Mattydale. American Legion #1, Albany; member of Pioneer Horse Shoe Club and also belonged to ABATE of Onondaga County, chapter Official score keeper. Bob drove truck for many companies around Syracuse. He worked for 17 years at Stosh's auto Parts, Cicero and managed the radiator shop. He also drove for Dirty Harry Top Soil and Lightning Paving. Bob was very proud to exhibit his 1978 Dodge, fully customized pick-up truck. He and his brother, Roger did the restoration on the truck. Bob loved to fish, hunt and go camping. He loved to "shoot" pool and put on tournaments for the Loop Grill. Bob and Jan loved to do Native American Crafts together. Bob is predeceased by his dad, mom stepmom and daughter, Donna Lee White, in 1995.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jan of 40 years; and daughters, Tina Lynn (Kevin) Goodsen of Syracuse, Lisa Jean (Garth)Wilson of Liverpool, Bobbi Sue (Byron) of Syracuse; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; aunt Ginny; sisters, Charlotte Stroud, Norwich, Jackie (Bruce) Cole of Londonderry, NH, Pat (Louie) Berg of North Norwich, Betty (Rob) Herloski of Rochester; brothers, Ron (Linda) of Williamstown, Roger (Shelly) of Central Square and William White of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews.

Bob was a wonderful husband and father. His family was his first priority. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Services will be Wednesday, 7PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Calling Hours will be Wednesday from 4-7PM at the funeral home, before services.