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Robert J. Schwab

By T.J. Woodward

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  Robert J. Schwab, age 94, of Perry, NY and formerly of Warsaw passed away on Saturday August 29, 2020 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where he had been residing.He was born in the Town of Java, New York on March 2, 1926 a son to the late Augustus M. and Anna R. (Crayhan) Schwab.

Robert worked for Cleveland Trucking Co. in Buffalo and helped out many area farmers.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Parish in Warsaw. He enjoyed working on and rebuilding cars.

He is survived by 3 sisters: Eleanor F. Busch of Alden, Rose M. Boxler of Varysburg and Joan E. (John) Knab of Varysburg, 2 brothers: Raymond A. (Nadine) Schwab of Tonawanda, Francis J. (Betty Livingston) Schwab of Perry, along with several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by sisters: Margaret M. Preen, Cecilia R. Lyons, Teresa L. Berger, Marie G. Schwab and Irene A. Wilkins, brothers: Pvc. John F. Schwab and Bernard T. Schwab.

Family and friends may call on Saturday September 5th from 8-10am at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday September 5th at 11:00AM at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church 171 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY. Robert will be laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Parish 171 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

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