Obituary of Robert Edward Formeck

FORMECK , Robert Edward Sr. Age 78 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday October 4, 2013 at Elcor Nursing Home. Robert was born on November 27, 1934 in Spangler, PA the son of the late Charles and Ann Sedlock Formeck. He was a Korean War Veteran serving his country with The U. S. Army . Robert married his wife , Irene Bernadette Dorko Formeck , on June 21, 1957 and she pre-deceased him April 2, 2009. Mr. Formeck was a retired engineer with Westinghouse Corporation in Horseheads , NY He was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Robert was pre-deceased by brother: Ross Formeck. Mr. Formeck loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them .Mr. Formeck is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Robert E. Formeck Jr. and Christine Carnegie Formeck of Horseheads , NY ; Stephen R. Formeck and Wendy Cox Formeck of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Robbie Formeck of Charlotte , NC ; Dan Formeck of Charlotte , NC ; Nicole Formeck of Horseheads , NY ; Kyle, Josh, and Sean Formeck all of Horseheads, NY; brother: C. George (Ruth) Formeck of Dowingtown, PA; sister: Mary Ann (Ray) Wike of Indiana, PA; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday October 7 , 2013 at 10 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads , NY. Mr. Formeck will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Irene in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Formeck. It was Mr. Formeck's wish that in lieu of flower those wishing may remember him through memorials to the Horseheads Little League P. O. Box 295 Horseheads , NY 14845 . The Family would like to thank everyone at Elcor Nursing Home for the loving and compassionate care given to both Robert and Irene during their stay at Elcor . Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY.