FULTON, NY – Robert “Bob” Somers Sr., 80, of Fulton died Sunday June 9, 2013, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse.
He was born in Fulton to the late Leonard and Clara (Mustard) Somers.
Mr. Somers remained a life resident of Fulton.
He was a United States Veteran having served in the Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Somers was past employed as a city of Fulton policeman.
He later retired from Container Corporation of America, Fulton, after 30 plus years of service.
He was a past member of the Fulton School Board and he was a former city of Fulton First Ward alderman.
Mr. Somers was a past communicant of Holy Family St. Michael’s Church where he was an avid volunteer, usher, and bingo worker.
He was a co-chairman for several years with his wife, Rose, for the annual church festival and tour director for the Holy Family St. Michael’s Golden Agers.
Mr. Somers was also a volunteer with Oswego County Catholic Charities.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Somers, in 2006.
Mr. Somers is survived by his two sons: Robert (Deborah) Somers Jr. of Fulton and Michael (Kerry) Somers of Fulton; brother: Joseph Somers of Fulton; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Thursday in the Sugar Funeral Home, 224 W. Second St. S., Fulton, with Rev. Robert Stephenson officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.
Calling hours will be conducted 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Sugar Funeral Home.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mike.
To the family of Bob, please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss. I remember him and Rose and their love of family and Holy Family Church. May your memories keep them close to you in your hearts.
I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We had some good memories and were cousins we found out too. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I’m living in Calif.
Rob and Michael, I am sorry to hear about “UNCLE BOB”‘s death. He and your mom were alot of help for me way back when my son was small! He was a good loving man you is now with his love, Rose! RIP
Kerry and Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sorry for your loss.