Robert Dayhart Dean 74, of Ithaca, NY passed away June 13, 2016 at Cayuga Medical Center with his wife Judy by his side. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 2, 1942, son of the late Robert Dean and Virginia Dean (Frank) Vorhis. He moved to Brooktondale, NY and started school in a one room schoolhouse. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1960. Bob worked at the US Post Office for 30 years and retired in 1998. Bob enjoyed time at the Watkins Glen racetrack and worked on the fueling services team. He was a Cornell Hockey fan and worked the Afterglows for years. Bob was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a member of the Elks Lodge #636 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Bob and Judy purchased an RV and enjoyed traveling thru the southern states for several years. Bob's "kitties" Grover and Bucky enjoyed traveling, too and will miss him dearly.
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Monroe Dean ,his daughter; Debra(Jim)Ivins of Brick, N.J., son; Robert Derek Dean of Tacoma, WA (Janine); his sisters, Helen Vorhis of Brooktondale; Sheila(Greg) Robideau of Ithaca; Carol Vorhis of Interlaken(David); his brothers, Cameron(Kathy)Vorhis and Douglas (Joanne) Vorhis both of Brooktondale and Greg(Mary Alice)Vorhis of Trumansburg, N.Y.
Bob's grandchildren; Jesse(Sara)Brady of Freeville, NY; Amber Guetherman of Toms River, N.J. and Heather Owens of Centerville, Ohio; step grandchildren; Stacey Ivins of Brick, N.J and James Ivins III of Old Bridge, N.J., four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at Bangs Funeral Home Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 11:00 - 1:00. Funeral will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 113 N. Geneva St, Ithaca, NY at 10:30 AM with Reverend Jeffrey Tunnicliff, Pastor. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ithaca SPCA, Immaculate Conception Church or Charity of one's choice.
SERVICES Visitation
Sunday, June 19, 2016 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. 209 W Green St. Ithaca, New York 14850
Funeral ServiceMonday, June 20, 2016 10:30 AM
Immaculate Conception Church 113 N. Geneva St. Ithaca, NY 14850
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