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- Robert Abersold, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday May 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Abersold) Smith.
Bob served in the United States Navy with MP 206 in Buffalo during the Korean War from July 23, 1951 until his honorable discharge on July 22, 1959. He began a career in public safety as a deputy with the Chautauqua County Sheriff Department, and then worked for the New York State Department of Correction s at Attica. Bob later worked as an officer with the New York State Parks Police in Niagara Falls for over 21 years. He also served as the former treasurer of the Western New York Police Association. Bob enjoyed hunting, and was an avid reader, which made him the “go to” guy for trivia or any knowledge needed. He was also an avid fan of the NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills and will be sorrowfully missed by all. But most importantly Bob enjoyed spending cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Elaine (Price) Abersold; four children Ronald (Sandy) Cirrito, Richard Cirrito, and Lacinda Armele all of Niagara Falls, NY; Joan (Dominic) Flocare of Clarence, NY and was predeceased by his daughter Carol Hoisington. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Stephano Cirrito, Ryan Armele, Nicole Cirrito, Nicholas Cirrito, Michael Angelo Cirrito, Benjamin Trotter, Michael (Anissa) Flocare, Tammy (Tim) Schrand, Cheryle (Julie) Flocare, Jodi Bowman, Kimberly Gee and Henry Hoisington; one sister Margaret Ann (William) Binsley of New Middletown, OH and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Cecilia Abersold.
Visitation will be on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday May 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane R. Klizek officiating, concluding with Military Honors. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to St. Jude Children Research Center, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Abt 1932 - 2015 (~ 83 years)