Obituary of Robert L. Caughey

Robert L. Caughey Sr. 82 of Cortland passed away October 18, 2013 in Cortland. Robert was born August 19, 1931 in Cortland the son of the late Frank and Alice McGuire Caughey. Robert was a graduate of St. Mary's School, served his country with the US Army serving in Korea. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, and served as past vice president of the parish council, past trustee,usher and eucharistic minister. His memberships include of the Knights of Columbus, serving as past Grand Knight, 3rd and 4th degree Knight, a life member of the American Legion, member of the VFW, the Cortland Elks, and the Industrial Management Council He had been employed as a Cost Accounting Manager for Smith Corona. Robert is survived by his wife of 56 Years Audrey of Cortland, his sons Robert (Louise) Caughey jr. of Kinternersville, PA, Michael (Madeleine) Caughey of Kensington, MD, and Daniel (Mary) Caughey of Oswego, his grandchildren Luke, Alice, Ryan and Sean. Several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery with Fr. Joseph Zareski presiding, interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In addition to his parents Robert was predeceased by his brothers Frank, Charles and John. And his sister Christine Caughey Gaston. Friends are invited to call from 4-7 pm Tuesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Robert's name is asked to consider St. Mary's Church 59 N. Main St or St. Mary's School 61 N. Main St. Cortland, NY 13045 To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com