When he moved to Cuba his first job was for the GLF feed store where he was manager for a short time before going to work as a salesman, selling horticultural supplies to greenhouses and nurseries, retiring 31 years later. He was also on the Cuba Town Board of Real Estate Assessment for 20 years.

In retirement Bob and his wife wintered in Zephryhills, FL and spent summers in Cuba.

Always active in his faith, he had been a member of the West Clarksville Baptist Church, Obi Community Church, and Faith Baptist Church of Zephryhills, serving in various capacities in each church including deacon numerous times.

He was a member of Gideons International, Zephryhills American Legion, and the Shawn M. Clemens Memorial Am Vets Post 1 of Cuba.

He especially loved the time he spent with his family and time spent with his church organizations.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Thomas (Sue) Campbell of Cuba; three daughters, Lynette (Thomas) Yaw of Greece, Lori (Vincent) Giardino of Greece and Kelley (John) Green of Brockport; a son in law, Paul Grizenko of Penn Yan; 25 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; a sister, Neva Atwell of Clifton Park, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a daughter Judy Grizenko; a grandson David Giardino; a great grand daughter Shana Dutton; and a sister Doris McLean.

Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from Noon until 2:00 P.M. at which time Funeral Services will be held. The Rev. Jonathan D. Ward, will officiate.

Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, New York.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Faith Baptist Church, 38634 County Rd., 54 Zephryhills, FL 33542.