Robert Taylor (Bob) Pugsley Jr.

Robert Taylor (Bob) Pugsley, Jr., age 77, of Catskill, N.Y., passed away on August 31, 2022 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on June 7, 1945 to Robert T. Pugsley Sr. and Alice (Colvin) Pugsley in Yonkers, N.Y. He was the oldest of three sons and always played the proverbial “Big Brother”. Bob attended Yonkers schools and when the family moved to Cairo, N.Y. in 1961, he graduated from Cairo Central School in 1963. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years until a jeep accident led to a medical discharge. He married his wife Patricia Halsted on November 13, 1965. After his military career he graduated from the Monroe Business Institute with a degree in accounting. He worked as a comptroller for Harder’s Express for many years then as a loan officer for Hudson City Savings Bank. Bob was predeceased by his parents, and a good friend of 48 years Bill W. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Halsted) Pugsley, his daughter Jeannette Myer (Ray), his son Robert T. Pugsley III (Donna), granddaughter Amanda Elmendorff (Rob) and great granddaughter Hazel Shufelt. He is also survived by his brothers Patrick Pugsley Sr. (Sharon) of Cairo, N.Y., Daniel Pugsley, Sr. (Jo-Anne) of Callahan, FL, and brother in law Roger Halsted of Mount Vernon, N.Y. Also surviving are his niece, several nephews, cousins and his long-time work out partner Ron Agostinoni, Sr. Visitation will be held at The Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main Street, Cairo, N.Y. 12413, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon. Memorial services will be held the same day at the church at 12:00 Noon, with Pastor Victor Nelson officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the family plot of The Cairo Cemetery, Cty. Rte. 84, Cairo, N.Y. 12413 Bob and his family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Hospital and to the team from Community Hospice for the outstanding care that Bob received. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bob’s name to Community Hospice, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, N.Y. 12414 or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St., Cairo, N.Y. 12413. Condolences and memories may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Robert Taylor (Bob) Pugsley Jr.

June 7, 1945 - August 31, 2022