Robert (Bob) Myers, 80, of Millbrook, New York, passed away on January 27, 2023. Bob was born on July 16,1942, to William and Mary Myers of Hyde Park, New York. Bob was a graduate of Arlington High School. He married Kathy Chadwell, the love of his life, on May 9, 1970. Bob began working for J.P. Woods construction in 1968. In 1973 he started working for the Dutchess County Infirmary. In 1990 Bob retired from the Infirmary and began working at IES, Cary Institute. In 1977 he joined the Millbrook Fire Department and in 1979 he also became a member of the Millbrook Rescue Squad, where he served as Lieutenant and then Captain. Bob was the recipient of many awards for his dedication, leadership, and hard work. The one he was most proud of was the Augustine Rotunno Lifetime Achievement Award.
In addition to Bob being a community leader and beloved husband of Kathy for 51 years, he had many interests. He and his family devoted 11 years of fundraising for the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation by sponsoring an annual dinner dance in the Millbrook community as a tribute to their sister Sue and other dear friends.
Bob’s first love was his family and home. He loved to play golf and bowl with his friends. Managing the Fire Department Softball League and coaching Little League for many years. Bob and Kathy loved their walks around town, family holiday gatherings, and vacation trips to Marblehead, MA . and Vero Beach, Florida to visit Kathy’s sisters and their families.
Bob is predeceased by his wife Kathy and his brother Richard. He is survived by the second love of his life his daughter Kelly Tomasulo and husband Justin, as well as his grandson Trevor Gruntler. He is also survived by his brother Don Myers of Poughkeepsie, Deb Temme and husband Bill and Ann Spaeth and husband Don. and many nieces and nephews. Bob loved his John Wayne movies and would often be heard saying “Listen here, Pilgrim.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at , 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. A memorial service will be offered on Friday, February 3 at 11 am from Lyall Memorial Federated Church, Franklin Ave., Millbrook. Interment will follow in Nine Partners Cemetery, Millbrook.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Millbrook Fire Department/ Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 202, Millbrook, NY 12545.
