Below is Bob's Obituary. As we all know it only tells a small part of his story and little of what he meant to all of us. But, I thought some of you would be interested.
The memorial service is Friday at 3:00. Whatever you are doing at that time, please pause and offer your thoughts to a wonderful man.
Robert D. "Bob" Arnold, 58, of 3024 Tag Road, Canastota, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at his home, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1953, in Canastota, the son of Robert and Betty Nye Arnold.
Bob lived in Canastota all his life, and was a 1971 graduate of Canastota High School.
He had been an Audio Visual Tech at Onondaga County Community College for many years, retiring in 2003 due to poor health. Bob had previously worked at Radio Shack in Oneida for many years.
He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator and his call sign was N2JEU. Bob loved computers and was enjoyed creating websites. He was recently writing "Random Access" articles for the Madison County Courier.
Surviving are: his father, Robert Arnold of Canastota; a sister and brother-in-law, Leilani "Lani" and Michael Seifert of Oneida; a niece, Buffi Delaney; two great-nieces, Sabrina Collins and Nicole Clapper, and a great-nephew, Jesse Clapper.
Memorial services for Robert D. "Bob" Arnold, 58, of Canastota, will be held 3 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Canastota. The Rev. William M. Wilcox, pastor of Fyler Community Church, will officiate. Calling hours will be held Friday from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. In his memory, contributions may be made to Special Olympics New York, 6315 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Canastota
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I Know We Can Add Our Family To That List
Thanks, Dru
I signed the guestbook there and left a message. This is what I wrote:
Bob was my friend though I only knew him through his online activities and long phone conversations. He's deeply missed in the online communities in which his help and encouragement was prominent. Dozens of people have expressed their grief and condolences at my own website. Tens of thousands of people knew of him and were beneficiaries of his talent, skill and kindness.
Hugs,
Erin
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
thank you all this is what
thank you all this is what the family needed to hear that he had touched so many of you we as his blood family had no clue of the work he did on the internet but that is how he was he had his personality for the internet and when it came to family he was quiet and reserved but im glad to know that he touched so many out there and we would like for as many as possible that can sign his guest book to do so so that we can hear your thoughts on him
bobniece