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Robert D. Meisner

By Joshua Smith

Batavia - Robert D. Meisner, 84, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Meisner was born March 30, 1932 in Attica, a son of the late Donald and Irma Posvary Meisner.

A member of the USSSA, Bob was a member of the Umpire Association through the high school and umpired for girls’ softball for over 20 years. He was a member and past president of the Hairdressers Association and former director of the Soap Box Derby for 20 years. He enjoyed camping, especially at Upper Tupper Lake, was accomplished in woodworking and was the go-to guy for any household repairs. Along with his wife Joyce, they were the proprietors of NorthVine Beauty Salon for over 55 years. He will be remembered by many for his compassion and giving spirit.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hoover Meisner, whom he married October 1, 1955; his children, Paul Meisner of Batavia, Don Meisner of San Antonio, Texas and Mary (Michael) McCarthy of Batavia; his grandchildren, Joe (Desa Rae) Pastore, Stephanie Pastore, Brian (Kristine) McCarthy, Sarah (Greg) Emerson, Christina Duralde, Alicia, Brandon and Linda Eleanor "Ellee" Meisner; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dick Meisner of Denver, Colorado and Tom Meisner of Attica; his sister, Sally (Edwin) Schoenthal of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.

He is the grandfather of the late David McCarthy and step-brother of the late Jack Sheehan.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Bob's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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