Bob O'Neil - Revision history

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	'''Robert P. O'Neil '''worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]], and later as a corrections officer for thirty years, retiring in 1980 as a lieutenant. He also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District]].		'''Robert P. O'Neil '''worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]], and later as a corrections officer for thirty years, retiring in 1980 as a lieutenant. He also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District]].

			He was a [[Korean War Veteran]].
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	'''Robert P. Bob” O’Neil'''		'''Robert P. Bob” O’Neil'''

	Robert P. ''Bob”'' O’Neil, age 93 of Bloomingdale, died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.		Robert P. ''Bob”'' O’Neil, age 93 of [[Bloomingdale]], died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.

	Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!		Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!

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	Robert is the last of the O’Neil family and was predeceased by his siblings Harold O’Neil, Mildred Howard, Catherine Suchan, Geraldine Goff, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wood, Betty Columbe and Johnny Wood.		Robert is the last of the O’Neil family and was predeceased by his siblings Harold O’Neil, Mildred Howard, Catherine Suchan, Geraldine Goff, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wood, Betty Columbe and Johnny Wood.

	Funeral arrangements are in care of [[Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]], 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at [[Church of the Assumption\|Assumption Church]] in [[~~Gabriels\|~~Gabriels]], and burial following at the [[St. Paul's Cemetery \|St. Paul’s Cemetery ]]in Bloomingdale.		Funeral arrangements are in care of [[Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]], 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at [[Church of the Assumption\|Assumption Church]] in [[Gabriels]]., and burial following at the [[St. Paul's Cemetery \|St. Paul’s Cemetery ]]in Bloomingdale.

	Family and friends wishing to remember Robert P. O’Neil may make contributions to the North Country Honor Flight or BVFD (truck restoration) in care of Fortune Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their memories, send condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.		Family and friends wishing to remember Robert P. O’Neil may make contributions to the North Country Honor Flight or BVFD (truck restoration) in care of Fortune Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their memories, send condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

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	Robert P. ''Bob”'' O’Neil, age 93 of Bloomingdale, died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.		Robert P. ''Bob”'' O’Neil, age 93 of Bloomingdale, died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.

	Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[~~Franklin Falls\|~~Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!		Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!

	Robert grew up on the [[O'Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District]].		Robert grew up on the [[O'Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District]].

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	'''Children''': William O’Neil, Cheryl Faucher, Michael O’Neil, Margaret O’Neil, Kathleen McGuigan, John O’Neil, Tricia Casey		'''Children''': William O’Neil, Cheryl Faucher, Michael O’Neil, Margaret O’Neil, Kathleen McGuigan, John O’Neil, Tricia Casey

	'''Robert P. O'Neil '''worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]], and later as a corrections officer for thirty years, retiring in 1980 as a lieutenant. He also worked as a bus driver for the [[~~Saranac Lake Central School District\|~~Saranac Lake Central School District]].		'''Robert P. O'Neil '''worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]], and later as a corrections officer for thirty years, retiring in 1980 as a lieutenant. He also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District]].
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	Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!		Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!

	Robert grew up on the [[O'Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[~~Saranac Lake Central School District\|~~Saranac Lake Central School District]].		Robert grew up on the [[O'Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District]].

	Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.		Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

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	Robert is the last of the O’Neil family and was predeceased by his siblings Harold O’Neil, Mildred Howard, Catherine Suchan, Geraldine Goff, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wood, Betty Columbe and Johnny Wood.		Robert is the last of the O’Neil family and was predeceased by his siblings Harold O’Neil, Mildred Howard, Catherine Suchan, Geraldine Goff, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wood, Betty Columbe and Johnny Wood.

	Funeral arrangements are in care of [[~~Fortune-Keough Funeral Home\|~~Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]], 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at [[Church of the Assumption\|Assumption Church]] in [[Gabriels\|Gabriels]], and burial following at the [[St. Paul's Cemetery \|St. Paul’s Cemetery ]]in Bloomingdale.		Funeral arrangements are in care of [[Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]], 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at [[Church of the Assumption\|Assumption Church]] in [[Gabriels\|Gabriels]], and burial following at the [[St. Paul's Cemetery \|St. Paul’s Cemetery ]]in Bloomingdale.

	Family and friends wishing to remember Robert P. O’Neil may make contributions to the North Country Honor Flight or BVFD (truck restoration) in care of Fortune Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their memories, send condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.		Family and friends wishing to remember Robert P. O’Neil may make contributions to the North Country Honor Flight or BVFD (truck restoration) in care of Fortune Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their memories, send condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

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	[[File:Bob ONeil.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Robert P. O'Neil<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, \|October 16, 2023]]		[[File:Bob ONeil.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Robert P. O'Neil<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, October 16, 2023]]

	'''Born''': July 17, 1930		'''Born''': July 17, 1930

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	Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!		Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!

	Robert grew up on the [[O~~%E2%80%99Neil~~ Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].		Robert grew up on the [[O'Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].

	Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.		Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

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	Born''': July 17, 1930		'''Born''': July 17, 1930

	'''Died''': October 12, 2023		'''Died''': October 12, 2023

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	[[File:Bob ONeil.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Robert P. O'Neil<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, \|October 16, 2023]]'''Born''': July 17, 1930		[[File:Bob ONeil.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Robert P. O'Neil<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, \|October 16, 2023]]'''

			Born''': July 17, 1930

	'''Died''': October 12, 2023		'''Died''': October 12, 2023

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	Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!		Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!

	Robert grew up on the [[O~~%E2%80%99Neil~~ Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].		Robert grew up on the [[O'Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].

	Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.		Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

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	'''Children''': William O’Neil, Cheryl Faucher, Michael O’Neil, Margaret O’Neil, Kathleen McGuigan, John O’Neil, Tricia Casey		'''Children''': William O’Neil, Cheryl Faucher, Michael O’Neil, Margaret O’Neil, Kathleen McGuigan, John O’Neil, Tricia Casey

	'''Robert P. O'Neil '''worked as a driver for [[Norman's~~%20Store~~\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift~~%20and%20Company~~\|Swift’s Meat Company]], and later as a corrections officer for thirty years, retiring in 1980 as a lieutenant. He also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac~~%20Lake%20Central%20School%20District~~\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].		'''Robert P. O'Neil '''worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]], and later as a corrections officer for thirty years, retiring in 1980 as a lieutenant. He also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].
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	Robert P. ''Bob”'' O’Neil, age 93 of Bloomingdale, died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.		Robert P. ''Bob”'' O’Neil, age 93 of Bloomingdale, died on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.

	Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin~~%20Falls~~\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!		Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in [[Franklin Falls\|Franklin Falls]], New York, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden, on Sept. 16, 1950 in AuSable Forks. They celebrated 73 amazing and wonderful years together!

	Robert grew up on the [[O%E2%80%99Neil~~%20Farm~~\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's~~%20Store~~\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift~~%20and%20Company~~\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack~~%20Correctional%20Facility~~\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac~~%20Lake%20Central%20School%20District~~\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].		Robert grew up on the [[O%E2%80%99Neil Farm\|O’Neil Family Farm]] where he worked and honed his love of tractors. Robert enlisted in the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Robert returned to Bloomingdale and worked as a driver for [[Norman's Store\|Norman’s Store]] and [[Swift and Company\|Swift’s Meat Company]]. In 1963, Robert began working for the [[Adirondack Correctional Facility\|New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision]] as a corrections officer. He worked as a corrections officer for 20 years, sergeant for seven years and three years as a lieutenant until he retired in 1980 with 30 years of service. While working at the Department of Corrections he also worked as a bus driver for the [[Saranac Lake Central School District\|Saranac Lake Central School District]].

	Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale~~%20Fire%20Department~~\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St.~~%20Paul~~'s~~%20Catholic%20Church~~\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.		Robert was a lifetime member of the [[Bloomingdale Fire Department\|Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department]], where he held various positions throughout his membership, from treasurer to fire chief. Bob enjoyed being the chair person and staffing the fire department’s annual Labor Day Chicken BBQ dinner with family members. Robert was a proud and devout member of [[St. Paul's Catholic Church\|St. Paul’s Catholic Church]] in Bloomingdale. Robert became a member of the North Country Honor Flight after taking his initial flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.

	Robert loved spending time with his family and boating at their camp in Franklin Falls. He was loved deeply by all who knew him and is often remembered as the greatest man” they ever knew! Bob not only raised his seven children and many grandchildren, he raised a community, his community!		Robert loved spending time with his family and boating at their camp in Franklin Falls. He was loved deeply by all who knew him and is often remembered as the greatest man” they ever knew! Bob not only raised his seven children and many grandchildren, he raised a community, his community!
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	Robert is the last of the O’Neil family and was predeceased by his siblings Harold O’Neil, Mildred Howard, Catherine Suchan, Geraldine Goff, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wood, Betty Columbe and Johnny Wood.		Robert is the last of the O’Neil family and was predeceased by his siblings Harold O’Neil, Mildred Howard, Catherine Suchan, Geraldine Goff, Dorothy Smith, Frances Wood, Betty Columbe and Johnny Wood.

	Funeral arrangements are in care of [[Fortune-Keough~~%20Funeral%20Home~~\|Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]], 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at [[Church~~%20of%20the%20Assumption~~\|Assumption Church]] in [[Gabriels\|Gabriels]], and burial following at the [[St.~~%20Paul~~'s~~%20Cemetery%20~~\|St. Paul’s Cemetery ]]in Bloomingdale.		Funeral arrangements are in care of [[Fortune-Keough Funeral Home\|Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]], 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at [[Church of the Assumption\|Assumption Church]] in [[Gabriels\|Gabriels]], and burial following at the [[St. Paul's Cemetery \|St. Paul’s Cemetery ]]in Bloomingdale.

	Family and friends wishing to remember Robert P. O’Neil may make contributions to the North Country Honor Flight or BVFD (truck restoration) in care of Fortune Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their memories, send condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.		Family and friends wishing to remember Robert P. O’Neil may make contributions to the North Country Honor Flight or BVFD (truck restoration) in care of Fortune Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their memories, send condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.