Robert ‘Bob’ Somers Sr., 80

by Contributor | June 10, 2013 11:15 pm

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. missing or outdated ad config

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