Obituary of Robert J. Breitung

BREITUNG ROBERT (BOB) J. Of Horseheads, NY went to Join his beloved wife Gloria, at the age of 86 very unexpectedly on May 17, 2016. Born on December 21, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to parents, Benjamin and Grace Breitung. He was the youngest of two sons. Brother's Ben and Bob remained close all of their lives. After graduating High School, Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on an LTV as a pipe fitter. He served faithfully and had many amazing experiences. He was honorable discharge and continued to be involved in Naval groups. He married his sweetheart Gloria Russe on June 27, 1952. Together they raised a beautiful family of 5 daughters and one son, on L.I. NY where Bob worked as a wiring technician for Western Electric Company which he retired from after 30 plus years of dedicated service. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and the NY Mets. Activities he enjoyed most with his children and grandchildren. He regularly attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Horseheads. Bob also volunteered at lunch services for seniors. " The Man The Myth The Legend". He was known and loved for his humor, his stories, his "Bobisms" and his unique Brooklyn accent. He will be greatly missed by his large family and many friends. Bob is survived by his 5 daughters Mary Zurcher, Nancy Morley, Robin Dillard, Karen Tassoni and Ellen Rinaldi and son Thomas Breitung. Proud grandfather of 19, great grandfather of 18 and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside Service will be held on Friday May 20, 2016 at 10 AM at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Also a "Celebration of Life" memorial will be held on Saturday June 18th , 2016 from 1PM-3PM at the Retirement Estates Community Center 34 Retirement Drive Horseheads, NY. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Bob through donations to DoGoodMultnomah.org , a non profit organization that provides an emergency shelter for homeless Veterans which his grandson Christopher established. Arrangements entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY. Those wishing may leave condolences at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com