Obituaries

Danby – Robert O. Sundquist, age 69, of Danby, died Sunday morning at Hospicare after a courageous battle with cancer. His recent battle, like his life, exemplified courage and determination, as in the Finnish concept of SISU. Bob was born in Ithaca, the son of the late Mildred (Ollie) and Onnie Sundquist. Bob graduated from Cascadilla School and was a well self-educated individual.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a gifted landscape artist.

With his gentle, kind, and quite spoken demeanor, Bob was a beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his siblings, Joseph, Marian, and Helen. As “Uncle Bobby” he was a steadfast man who was a fatherly figure to many of his nieces and nephews.  He will be greatly missed especially by the current youngest ‘lights of his life,’ Anthony Neal Imani Solomon Sundquist and Richard (“Little Ricky”)William Sundquist  III.

Bob was predeceased by several beloved family members.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Herson Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in West Danby Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations could be directed to Hospicare or in Bob’s honor, please extend kindness and understanding to someone in need.