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- Robert G. "Bob" Bridgeman, of Sanborn and Niagara Falls, New York, died on February 26, 2018 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was 82 years old. He was born in Niagara Falls on June 19, 1935, the son of Frederick Robert Bridgeman, who passed away when Bob and John were young children. His mother, Lillian C. (Wright) Sullivan married Edmund Sullivan and raised their two sons.
Bob was a graduate of the former LaSalle Jr/Sr High School, Class of 1953. Following high school, he served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked for Union Carbide (Alcom Metal Corp) as a design draft engineer, retiring after 40 years.
He was well known for his keen sense of humor, always having a grand time playing a good joke on an unsuspecting person. He and his wife, Beverly, were wonderful hosts to some great parties at their homes in the country and along the river. He had a strong bond with the outdoors. An avid fisherman and hunter, he loved to share his prized catches with family, friends and neighbors. Bob loved boating in the Niagara River, wintering in Florida and trips to New England. He was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception RC Church.
Bob was predeceased by his high school sweetheart and loving wife, Beverly Ann (Blessing) Bridgeman, on December 20, 2016. He is survived by three children, Robyn (Dennis) Toth of Pendleton; Robert "Bobby" Bridgeman of Sanborn and Lynn (Christopher) Coleman of Lockport; his brother, John Bridgeman of Niagara Falls; eight grandchildren; and a special Godfather to several honored people.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11 AM in Immaculate Conception RC Church, 4671 Townline Road, Sanborn, New York. The interment will be held privately for the family.
The LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., is handling the arrangements.
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