Robert (Bob) Phinecy Jr, 80, formerly of Cato passed away quietly at home Friday May 2,2025 after a short illness.  Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Bob was born in Auburn and lived in the Cato Area for most of his life, he moved to Savona, NY 2 years ago with his son. He loved animals, camping, racing, horseback riding, his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

He is survived by his daughter Dawn M (Digiambattista) of Seneca Falls, Granddaughter Ashley (Adam) Carver of Syracuse, Great Grandchild (Carver) coming in May.  Granddaughter Rachael Gigiambattista of Tully, Grandson Shawn Digiambattista of Tully and Granddaughter Samantha Digiambattista of Seneca Falls, Great granddaughters Emerie and Aria.

He is also survived by his son Jeffrey A (Clinton Eaton) of Savona.  Many cousins, lifelong friends, and co-workers.

He was predeceased by his parents Robert Sr and Norma (Wilcox) Phinecy and his high school sweetheart whom he married in 1966 Cheryl D (Ausburn). She passed away in 2003 after a long battle with cancer.

Bob started his truck driving career in 1968 driving a truck locally and over the road for 30+ years at Roth Brothers Smelting in East Syracuse until they closed, he then went on to work for WeCare in Weedsport until his retirement in 2009.

Bob remained on the farm that his father and mother built enjoying a life surrounded by horses, cows, ducks, chickens, and pigs.  He left the farm shortly after retirement until two years ago when he moved in with his son on his farm where he then enjoyed the animals from a different perspective, he could now just watch the sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks, geese and many other animals run and play.  You could find him on the front porch in the summer enjoying the weather or even in the winter all bundled up enjoying them all, of course he liked to watch the cars and motorcycles go by as well. 

If you knew Bob, you know he was a great man loved by so many and will be deeply missed.

Please join us for calling hours Thursday May 8, 2025, from 5pm –7pm at Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main Street Elbridge, NY 13060 and for a Graveside Service on Friday May 9,2025 1PM at Maple Grove Cemetery in Jordan.