Mr. Robert George Federico

Robert George Federico, 67, passed away suddenly on July 13, 2015 near his home in Virginia. Bob was born in Catskill, New York, on November 4, 1947. He was the son of Joseph and Edith (Abby)Federico. Bob grew up in Catskill attending Catskill High School graduating in 1965. He was able to attend his 50th class reunion in June reconnecting with many of his old classmates. Bob attended Hudson Valley Community college and then enlisted in The United States Army. He attended Officers Candidate School and then served in Vietnam form 1969-1970. He remained in The U.S. Army for nine years obtaining the rank of Captain. Bob continued with his education and obtained his masters degree in the state of Virginia. At the time of his death he was employed by the United Stated Federal Government. Surviving are his wife Donna, two daughters Elizabeth (Mike Estabrook), JoAnne, their mother Ann-Marie, his son Robert and his granddaughter Cordelia. Bob has four sisters Joan Goulding (Robert) Carl, Marilyn (Joseph) Berlin, Dorothy Barker, Ruth (Steve) Urand. Bob is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister Edith Goulding Paige and his infant daughter Lucy. Bob was a kind and highly respected gentleman. He has been involved with The Elks Club, the Boy Scouts of America (as a boy with Catskill Troop 44, and as an Adult a Troop Leader). He loved acting and singing and being on the stage. Bob was in musicals in high school and continued to be active in community theater throughout his adult life. Ever since Bob was a young boy playing on the Little League teams in his hometown of Catskill and for his high school team, he loved baseball and was a long time fan of the Washington Nationals. He loved a challenging golf game especially with his daughter JoAnne when she was home to visit and there was nothing quite like a great day of fishing. He loved spending many hours with Robert his youngest child exploring new adventures. Being with his oldest daughter Elizabeth and granddaughter Cordelia brought him great joy. He was looking forward to retirement and having more time to be with family .He will always be remembered for his kindness. Memorial services will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, NY, on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 1-3 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home at 3:00 PM with Rev. Robert Johnson, Pastor, officiating. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Catskill Little League, C/O Brad Cummings, 45 Five Mile Woods Road, Catskill, New York, 12414.

Mr. Robert George Federico

November 4, 1947 - July 13, 2015