Bob was raised in Scio, graduating from Scio High School in 1967. He continued his education at the University of Rochester, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. He found his career as a Facilities Engineer, first for Westinghouse, who ultimately transitioned to Siemans Corporation, he retired in January of 2015. Outside of work Bob was an avid reader, former golfer, loved cars in every way, adored animals, and played chess. His favorite pastime was to go out to eat, which was often accompanied by attending the movies.
In addition to his wife, Cheryl, he is survived by: his children, Katherine Dolan and Elizabeth “Betsy” Dolan, both of Mt. Pleasant, PA, and Robert Michael (Christine) Griffin-Dolan of Cohoes, NY; grandchild, Benjamin Dolan; siblings, Madalene “Adele” (Robert) Black and John (MaryBeth Sootheran) Dolan, both of Wellsville, and Mary (Gary) Dunham, of Howard; Cheryl’s family, including, daughter Debra (Karl White) Boyer of Elba, NY, her children and grandchildren, and sister Wende (Robert) Green, of Hornell, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Daniel P. Dolan, and many cousins.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Highland Park for their excellent care.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville, 36 Maple Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial willbe celebrated at 11 in the church. Private burial will be in Knight’s Creek Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 8th Avenue,16th floor, New York, NY 10001; or to Highland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 160 Seneca Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
