Robert W. Hamon
Feb. 21, 1938 - Sep. 13, 2022
Robert W. Hamon, 84, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Buffalo, Feb. 21, 1938 the son of John and Rose (Walker) Hamon.
Robert married the former Sarah L. Grimes, April 17, 1967, in Erie, Pa., at Lawrence Park. Bob and Sarah owned and operated the Perrysburg General Store for many years. After selling the store Bob drove truck for the Gernatt Family of Companies, he also worked at the former Forbush Lumber Co. In Gowanda, until its closing.
Bob enjoyed auto mechanics and was a natural when it came to troubleshooting and fixing family vehicles and oil furnace repair. He was the go-to guy to work on an oil furnace that wasn’t working because everyone knew it would be back up and running in no time.
Bob was a member of the Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Department from October 1979-1998. He was first assistant to the fire chief in 1984 and 1989. He was also 2nd assistant to the Chief in 1985 and 1988.
Survivors besides his wife, Sarah L. Hamon of 55 years are their children: Alexis (Stephen) Swale of San Jose, Calif., Connie (Carmen) Marinaccio of Cowlesville, N.Y., Yvonne (Don) Feller of Tulsa, Okla., and Douglas (Krista) Hamon of Dunkirk. Bob is also survived by grandchildren: Ryann, Thomas, Sean, Rebecca, Meagan , Daniel, Kristine, Andrew and Kaden. Great-grandchildren; Jesika, Gregory, Zacchaeus, Ezekiel, Logan, Felix and Quinn. Robert is also survived by his siblings: David (Pat) Hamon of Hastings, N.Y., and Edith (late Roger) Hutchinson of Latrobe, Pa.; sister-in-law, Charlotte Hamon of Warsaw, N.Y.; along with several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Jack; and a sister, Alice Hamon.
Friends may call Wednesday Sept. 21, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St.. Gowanda. The Rev. David Gabel will have a service for Bob at 11 a.m. the same day following visitation from the funeral home.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Department, 11976 Main St., Perrysburg, NY 14129.