Obituary of Robert W. Pflug

Robert William Pflug, 85, of Binghamton, went to be with the angels Monday, May 7, 2001, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Ethel Pflug; brothers George and Douglas Pflug; brothers-in-law, Francis Mearin, Joseph Sotak, and Vito Longo. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Angeline Longo Pflug, Binghamton; his children, Michele and George Johnson, Binghamton, Robert E. and Dixie Pflug, Conklin, Annette and Ted Cook, N.C.; his grandchildren, whom he loved so dearly and was so proud of, Debby and David Custara, Christine and Donald Dykeman, Spc. Raymond Johnson, U.S. Army, of whom Bob was especially proud, Krista, Eric and Brian Cook, Tom Jenks, Nicole and Jeff Ackerman, Sarah Jenks; his great-grandchildren, Tara Custara, Ryan Jenks, and baby Dykeman; his brother and sister-in-law, William and Martha Pflug, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Marge Klement, Ann Mearin, Josephine Sotak and Margaret Longo. Bob was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Binghamton, retired employee of the Mohican Market, where he became known to many Binghamton resident. He also worked for Rich-Plan and the City of Binghamton. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the 307th Bombardment Squadron and loved to attend his Air Force reunions. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Peter T. Campon Council #206 and its 4th Degree Assembly, a member of V.F.W. Post 478, and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. He loved all his family dearly, his humor and constant love will be sadly missed. Bob loved life and we will all remember his special love of dancing. Thanks to the entire staff of Lourdes Seton I West for their tender loving care of Bob and support for his family. Funeral services will held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Refurbishment Fund, 37 Fayette St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13901.