Robert was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for General Motors in Tonawanda for 35 years. Robert was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Robert enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, water skiing, boating and go carts. Robert also enjoyed scratch offs and horse races. He was well liked and best known for his sense of humor.
He is survived by his loving wife Rose (Baker) Pratt; children Linda Pratt of Orchard Park, Peggy (Larry) Strohm of Attica, Gary (Sara) Pratt of Batavia; brother Donald (Diane) Pratt of Florida; sisters Marjory Wallace of CO, Hattie Mosher of Brockport; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday September 4, 2015 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 5, 2015 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Activities Fund at the NYS Veterans Home 220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
