Robert Mittower obituary: Robert Mittower's Obituary, Syracuse

In Memory Of
Robert James "Mitty" Mittower
1947 - 2023

Obituary photo of Robert Mittower, Syracuse-NY
Obituary photo of Robert Mittower, Syracuse-NY

In Memory Of
Robert James "Mitty" Mittower
1947 - 2023

Robert "Mitty" James Mittower, 76, of Rome, passed away May 25, 2023.

Mitty was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1947. He graduated from Patton Masonic Trade School before retiring from the United States Air Force after serving in Vietnam. He was an avid roller skater, and ASA mechanic. He loved gardening and bird watching on his deck.

Mitty was predeceased by his mother, Catherine Mittower; grandson, Brandon Eccleston; Aunt Mabel Ruppert; and cousin Dolly Harter.

He is survived by his wife Kay Mittower, two sons, Robert "J.R" (Sherry) Mittower, and Sudjai Chittamard; sister, Linda Palm; grandchildren, Micah, Jordan (Tabatha), Joseph Mittower, Tasha and Thomas Eccleston, Samantha Darling, and Piyanutpk Chittamard; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Isaac, Izabella, Noah, Alanna, Josiah, Auorora, and Brandon; nephew, Christopher Starke; cousins, William and Dona Gegenfurtner, Dorothy Mittower, and Arthur Ruppert.

Calling hours are Friday, June 2, from 10-12pm with a service to follow at the First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St., Rome, NY.

Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Stokes, NY.

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Robert "Mitty" James Mittower, 76, of Rome, passed away May 25, 2023.

Mitty was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1947. He graduated from Patton Masonic Trade School before retiring from the United States Air Force after serving in Vietnam. He was an avid roller skater, and ASA mechanic. He loved gardening and bird watching on his deck.

Mitty was predeceased by his mother, Catherine Mittower; grandson, Brandon Eccleston; Aunt Mabel Ruppert; and cousin Dolly Harter.

He is survived by his wife Kay Mittower, two sons, Robert "J.R" (Sherry) Mittower, and Sudjai Chittamard; sister, Linda Palm; grandchildren, Micah, Jordan (Tabatha), Joseph Mittower, Tasha and Thomas Eccleston, Samantha Darling, and Piyanutpk Chittamard; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Isaac, Izabella, Noah, Alanna, Josiah, Auorora, and Brandon; nephew, Christopher Starke; cousins, William and Dona Gegenfurtner, Dorothy Mittower, and Arthur Ruppert.

Calling hours are Friday, June 2, from 10-12pm with a service to follow at the First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St., Rome, NY.

Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Stokes, NY.

To share a memory of Mitty or to leave a special message for the family, please click the share memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, June 2, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440

Service

Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12:00pm
First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

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