Robert J. Voigt

June 15, 1946 - September 6, 2014

GENEVA - Robert J. Voigt, 68, of Madison St., passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014, in Strong Memorial Hospital. There will be no prior calling hours. Member of the Hydrant Hose Co. will meet at 9:45 am for a Service for their departed brother and members of Geneva Lodge #965 will have a Masonic Service for their departed member at 10 a.m. Funeral Services will follow the Masonic Service at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014, in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Following the Funeral Service there will be a reception from 12-3 at the Big Oak Golf Course. Memorial Contributions, in his memory, may be made to American Heart Association, The Hydrant Hose Co. of the Geneva Fire Department, or to the Geneva Lodge #965 F & AM. Bob was born in Geneva and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Ludwig "Ted" and Wilma Cummings Voigt. He graduated from Geneva High School Class of 1964 and attended SUNY Delhi, and Concord College in West Virginia. He was employed for the U S Post Office for over37 years and while working there and after he retired he was instrumental in running the Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive. Following his retirement from the Post Office, he was employed at Headley's Liquor Store and the Big Oak Golf Course. He joined the BPOE Elks Lodge in 1970 and was Exalted Ruler in 1973. He has been a member of the Hydrant Hose CO. of the Geneva fire Department since 1987 and was a member of the Geneva Lodge #965 F & AM since 1981 and served as Master in 1987. He was an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Bob enjoyed Vintage Camera's and photography. He especially enjoyed family vacations to the Adirondack's. May you always remember his smile and his laughter. He is survived by his children: Matthew (Vivian) Pembroke of Rochester, Erica R. Voigt of Boston, Jill C. (Christopher) Voigt-Anzalone of Oswego, Jessica M. (Christopher) Drews of Peabody, MA, and Robert V. Voigt of Rockville, MD., his brother, David (Sue) Voigt of Geneva and his seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Jillian, Jack, Lucas, Lily, Huxley and Max. Several Nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary and his brother, Richard.