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- Robert G. Homewood, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Friday, November 28, 2014 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY, following a brief illness. Born on December 10, 1924 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ina (Plumsteel) Homewood.
Mr. Homewood was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. Robert attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy, during World War II, from January 13, 1943 until his honorable discharge on February 17, 1946. While serving, Mr. Homewood was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the American Area Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. On October 19, 1946, Robert married the former Ida Tickett in Niagara Falls, NY. She predeceased him in 1999. For 44 years, he was employed by the Occidental Chemical Corporation, until he retired on October 1, 1989. Mr. Homewood enjoyed maintaining his car and reading.
Mr. Homewood is survived by two children, Deborah (Charles) Sarzyniak of North Tonawanda, NY and Scott Homewood of Charlotte, NC and was predeceased by one son, Robert A. Homewood. Robert is also survived by three grandchildren and one sister, Jeanette Wagner of Florida. In addition to his wife and son, he was predeceased by one brother, Gerald (late Andree')Homewood.
The family will be present to receive friends on Monday, December 1st from 4-7:30 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service, concluding with Military Honors, will follow visitation at 7:30 PM with Deacon Patrick Bradley officiating. A private entombment will be held on Tuesday in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
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1924 - 2014 (89 years)