Obituary of Robert Fleming

Robert J. Fleming Fleming,Robert J. Vestal: Son of James and Ruth Fleming, husband of Amelia, father to Ann, Amy, Robin, Ryan and Anthony, grandfather to Kiera Delaney passed away on Saturday at Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Betty Larrabee, and Joan Devine, and brothers J. Paul and twin Richard. He is survived by sisters Claire West and husband Calvin; Eileen Roberge and husband Alfred, Toledo, OH; Kathleen and husband Walter Skwish, Poughkeepsie, NY. In addition, he is survived by sister-in-law Ann Marie Grippo; brother and sisters-in-law Jack and Linda Cawley and John & Evelyn Gaggioli; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was born in Scranton, PA and served in the US Navy. He spent the duration of his career working for Link Aviation, General Electric and retired from IBM. His children and grandchild were his joy and greatest legacy to this world. They will always remember him as smiling, witty, entertaining and truly loved. He was blessed to have a loving extended family of friends who were always there for him and his family in joy and in sorrow. The family extends their loving appreciation for all the years of care and support. A Funeral Mass for Robert will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal. The family will receive their friends on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 765 Main St., Vestal. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Catholic Charities of Broome County or Citizen Action of New York.