Obituary of Robert A. Coon Sr.

Robert Coon a lifelong resident of central New York died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 92 at Van Duyn Care Center in Syracuse, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Louise Henry Coon of East Homer and brother Donald Coon of Danby, NY. He is survived by his son Robert Coon Jr. and wife Mary of Rio Rancho, NM, former daughter-in-law Nancy Coon of Albuquerque, NM as well as grandchildren Dianna Brown and Roberta Kafora of Tucson, AZ, Donna Sparr and Justin Coon of Albuquerque, NM and Brian Coon of Austin, TX. He was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren and twenty two great-great grandchildren. Mr. Coon was a World War II veteran and served on Guam and the Phillipines. Cremation has taken place and his cremains will be interred in the East Homer Cemetery. At the family's request there will be no services. The family wishes to express thanks to the entire staff at Van Duyn for the excellent care afforded Mr. Coon during the past few months.