Notes:

Robert “Bob” Say, of Akron, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023. He was born in Batavia, NY on February 13, 1941 to the late Irving and Lillian (Rich) Say. Bob grew up and attended school in Oakfield, NY and honorably served his country in the Army National Guard. He worked as a machinist for Strippit LVD until his retirement.

Robert was a man of many passions. He loved the outdoors and was a keen hunter and fisherman his entire life. He was also an avid golfer, and a master of the game of Euchre, always ready for a friendly competition. His love for puzzles, especially during COVID times, showed his patience. His woodworking and gardening skills were second to none, a reflection of his meticulous nature. He was a “Mr. Fixit” readily helping family and friends with their projects. He served as the Past Commander of the American Legion Post 900 in Akron, NY, a position he held with great honor.

Loving husband of Betty (Bruning) Say for over 50 years; beloved brother of Charles Say. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob’s sisters, Carol Buck and Ruth Mastin predeceased him.

Friends and relatives may call on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 3 - 7 PM at the L.L. Tillman Post 900, 9 Eckerson Ave., Akron, NY. We encourage everyone who was touched by Robert's life to leave memories and upload photos to his memorial page. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Robert's memory to the American Legion L.L. Tillman Post 900.

Robert married BRUNING, Betty Jane on 5 Aug 1972 in Akron, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/7/1972

S t . John's Lutheran
Church at Akron was the
scene of the wedding at 6
p.m. Saturday of Miss Betty
Jane Bruning and Robert
John Say, with white
gladioli and carnations
enhancing the altar.
The Rev. Walter Buenning
officiated at the ceremony
uniting the daughter of Mrs.
Edith Bruning of 218 Wright
Road, Akron, and the late
Lloyd Bruning, and the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Say
of 7394 Hutton Road, Oakfield.
R i c h a r d B r u n i ng
presented his sister in
marriage. She was attired
irf a gown of organza featuring
a bodice of Venice lace,
with mandarin neckline and
Camelot sleeves. A bouffant
A-line skirt, accented with
garlands of lace, fell into
a chapel - length train.
A Camelot cape of Venice
lace held her bouffant veil
of silk illusion and she
carried a cascade of white
roses and stephanotis.
Mrs. Sharon Dawson of
Alabama was matron of
honor. Her floor - length
gown was of apricot chiffon
accented by white ribbon -
lace trim. Miss Geraldine
Borgosz of Akron was
bridesmaid in an identical
ensemble.
Richard Ciurzynski of
Akron attended the groom
as best man and John
Bruning, brother of the
bride, was usher.
The organist was Mrs.
Nancy Bruning, sister - in
- law of the bride and Mrs.
Cheryl Danzer was the
soloist.
Immediately following the
c e r e m o n y , a wedding
reception was held at the
Alabama Fire Hall at South
Alabama.
Upon their return from a
h o n e y m o o n to Virginia
Beach and Washington,
D.C., the newlyweds will
make their home at 5 Fibler
Ave., Akron.
Both are employed at
B t r I p p i t Division of
Houdaille at Akron.

Irving + RICH, Lillian. Lillian and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]