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- Robert Fahning Obituary
Fahning,
Robert Stephen
"Bob"
Feb 25, 1955 - Aug 4, 2025
Of Grand Island, passed away peacefully at home at 70 years of age. Robert was born in Buffalo, NY. He is predeceased by his parents Donald Fahning (2006) and Margaret (Zillioux) Fahning (2009). Bob graduated from Ohio Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977. There, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. In 1980, Bob purchased the Keller-Pedley Insurance Agency in Niagara Falls with his partner and dear friend Tony Brindisi. They ran and grew the business into a pillar of the community with the support of their dedicated staff for 45 years. Right up until his passing, Bob considered his colleagues, clients and customers his friends and treated them as such. Survived by his wife Anne (Edwards) of 35 years, his cherished sister Christine Fahning, daughter April (Bryan) Jenkins, son J. Michael (Brandi) Corcoran, grandchildren Jordan (Nick) Calaty, Olivia Corcoran, Sylvie Jenkins and Rowan Jenkins, great-grandchildren Graciana, Giovanni and Roman Calaty. Bob loved and was loved by his brothers-in-law George (Kathy), Bruce (Susan) and John (Trish Copeland) Edwards and sisters-in-law Maureen (Chuck) Olson, Jane Vicki and Mary (Dale) DeBacco, along with many cousins, aunts and uncles of the Fahning and Zillioux families. Bob was a great supporter of the Grand Island Lions Club for over 25 years and served on the Board of Directors of Heart Love and Soul. Bob was loved by so very many people for his kindness, generosity, humor and intelligence and will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life is planned for October 11, 2025 from 1-5 PM at The Falconwood, 107 Beaver Island Park Drive, Grand Island. https://pp.events/bv88kJVD. Donations may be made in honor of Bob to Heart, Love and Soul at Heart Love and Soul Donation or the Grand Island Lions Club at P.O. Box 71, Grand Island, NY 14072 or through their Venmo QR code. Share condolences at kaiserfuneral.com.
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1955 - 2025 (70 years)