Robert L. Whiting, 73 of Akron, passed away on Wednesday (May 3, 2023) at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born May 4, 1949 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Lauren (Alice) Whiting and Shirley (Ted) Jones.
Robert was employed by the Village of Akron prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, many years as a boy scout leader, woodworking and was a very proud grandpa.
He is survived by Phyllis, his loving wife of 51 years. Children, Toni (Aaron) Nadrowski, Tammy (Ron) Pugh, Tracy (Tom) Finiki and Teri (Frank) Remillard. Siblings, Theo (Michael) Abraham, Rodney (LuAnne) Whiting, Nancy (Timothy) Girard, Steve (Delia) Tee, James (Christine) Tee and Alice (John) Worrall. Grandchildren, Eric, Ernie, Jarred, Alec, Kassie, Lexie, Bryce, Anthony, Mason, Kai, Madison, Dylan, Richard, Charlie and Sydney. He is also survived by aunts, cousins and many loved great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Akron Central School Music Dept., 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY 14001 Attn: Courtney Sanville or Starpoint Central School District to the attention of the district treasurer. 4363 Mapleton Road, Lockport, NY 14094 and write "music department" in the notes. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
