Family/Spouse: SILVA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert "Bob" L. Swendsen Sr. 88, of Lockport; entered into rest on September 13th, 2023. Comforted by his loving wife Agnes "Ann" (Summers) of 65 years, at Mount Saint Marys Hospital; in Lewiston.


Bob was born on June 14th, 1935 in Narrowsburg, New York; to the late Raymond and Viola Swendsen.


Bob was a veteran of the National Guard, He worked for the Sullivan County Highway Department; Where Bob and Ann also owned and operated Lakeview Diner, He was very involved with the Lions Club, a former volunteer Fireman at Kauneonga Lake; more locally known for his workmanship at Ridgeview Mobile Homes, where he gained the title "Grandpa/Uncle Bob" by many families; from fixing bike chains to sharing a laugh, he touched the lives of so many with his simple acts of kindness.


Bob enjoyed the outdoors, from hunting to fishing; he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with cars, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.


Bob was preceded in death by his son Michael Swendsen, and his siblings Harriet Swendsen, Clifford (Charlotte) Swendsen, Melvin Swendsen, Dorothy (James) Moreland, Mae (Charlie) Andes, and infant siblings Alfred, Clara and Vera Swendsen.


Bob is survived by his Wife, and Children, Nancy (Ed) Richards, Robert Swendsen Jr, Roxanne (Michael) Stevens, and Sheryl Silva. By his siblings Lester "Pete" (Beatrice) Swendsen, Rose (John) Ness, Joan (James) Felvus, Arlene Heisner, Adelaide (Glenn) Butler, Twenty Grandchildren, Thirty eight Great Grandchildren (with 3 on the way), and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.


Friends and Family may call on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Rutland Corwin Funeral Home (2670 Main Street Newfane,NY) Immediately followed by Funeral Services. Burial will be held at Wrights Corners Cemetery.

Robert + SUMMERS, Agnes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray + SKINNER, Viola. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]