Obituary of Robert B. Perkins

I will be with you always, as in forever, into the eternal hereafter, no matter what. Robert B. Perkins of Bath, NY died November 6, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He married Mary Ann Rozumalski May 8, 1954 and celebrated 50 years together. She predeceased him on January 27, 2005. Mr. Perkins retired from Ingersoll Rand in 1996 after 44 years of service. He was born February 9, 1935, the son of Burton H. and Doris M. Perkins. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Doreen C. Plumber, brother Stephen D. Perkins and grandchild Lark Griswold. He is survived by loving companion Betty Hopkins; his children, Robert Perkins (Linda Faulisi) of Corning, Barbara Perkins of Corning, Jean Perkins (Douglas Cook) of Hornby, Nancy Crouse (Maurice) of Hammondsport and James Perkins of Bath, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sister, Janice E. Buse of Tavares, FL, brother Brian H. Perkins of Umatilla, FL, sister-in-law Sherry Perkins of Lindley, NY, dear niece Caryn E. Plummer of Gainesville, FL; Betty's children, Martin Foster (Tammy) of Bath, Fordyce Foster (Lynn Markgral) of Phoenix, AZ and Lori Beebe (Lindsay) of Bath and cherished neighbors, the Finney family. Our father was a devoted husband, companion, father, grandfather, great grandfather, father in law, brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin, mentor and friend. He lives on in the lives of the people he touched. Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, November 12th from 1:00-4:00 pm at Fagan's Funeral Home in Bath. Memorial services will follow at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Bath, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to the American cancer society.