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- Robert D. Townsend, 81 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at home on October 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born November 28, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Donald and Whilimenia (Strassburg) Townsend.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. Afterwards he served in the United States Army from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1958. On August 8, 1959, he married Nina I. (Dean) Townsend. Bob began his career for Airco Speer in 1959 which later became Carbon Graphite retiring in 1999 as a millwright. During that time Bob was a member of their bowling, golf and baseball teams. Bob was an extensive camper and traveler, taking numerous trips throughout the United States and abroad. He also loved to watch sports on television and was a passionate New York Yankee, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. In his leisure time Bob enjoyed horse racing, the casino and playing the lottery. Above all, Bob loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished spending time with them.
In addition to his beloved wife of 59 years, he is survived by his five children, Robert J. (Colleen) Townsend, Kenneth D. (Lori Munro) Townsend, Christine (Robert) Ventry, Richard S. Townsend and Kevin M. Townsend, eight grandchildren, Nathan (Raychel Perry) Townsend, Kimberly Townsend, Nicholas Ventry, Robert Townsend, Meagan Townsend, Noah Ventry, Matthew Townsend and Madison Townsend, three great-grandchildren, Alexis, Connor and Jacob Townsend, two sisters and one brother, Marlene (late Edward) Courtney, Edgar (late Linda) Townsend and Jeanette Gorman as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18th from 2 - 6:30 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. If desired memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094 or a charity of one’s choice. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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1936 - 2018 (81 years)