Herkimer, NY- Robert R. Rose, 71 passed away after a valiant battle against cancer on Tuesday July 7, 2015 in Jamesville, NY surrounded by his loving family. Bob, son of Clark and Loretta Rude Rose, was born on January 28, 1944 in Ilion NY. He graduated from Ilion High School Class of 1962 and studied Civil Technology at Mohawk Valley Community College. He had a career of over 45 years in the construction industry, most recently as a Superintendent for the Bell and Pike Companies of Rochester. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Helen Tucker Rose, children Robert (Robin) of Rush, NY, Elizabeth (Brian) Clapper, Jamesville, NY and Eileen (Michael) Chappell of DeWitt, NY, his grandchildren, Cassidy Rose, Emily, Matthew and Abbey Clapper, and Nevin Chappell. Bob joyfully awaited the birth of his granddaughter, Charlotte Chappell, due any day! Bob is survived by his brother Floyd (Veronica) Rose of Ilion, Edward (Lillian) Rose of Cedarville and Mary Willis of Mexico, NY. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Raymond, Charles, Beatrice and Dorothy Rose and Hazel Eaker. Bob is also survived by his in-laws John (Peggy) Tucker, Mary (Roger) Rommel, Marjorie Weeda, Nora (Charles) Borso and Catherine (Alex) Rosemyer. Bob was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Church, Scoutmaster of Troop 22 East Herkimer, and member of the EH Fire Department. Bob loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, golfing, and most especially enjoyed time at his hunting camp with Bobby, Matthew and the guys. Bob cherished his grandchildren and family. His unique gift was to make each feel special and his favorite. Bob's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer. Family will greet friends before Mass from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the entrance of the church. Internment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frankfort immediately following the service. Bob's family would like to extend special thanks to the medical staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, especially, Remona, and the other nursing staff on Thoracic Oncology. Their care and compassion was always reassuring to Bob and his family. In lieu of flowers expression of sympathy may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Regional School in Herkimer or the Golisano Children's Hospital, Syracuse. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Fenner Funeral Home Inc., Herkimer. Calling Hours St. Francis deSales Church Saturday, July 11, 2015 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM N. Bellinger Street Herkimer, NY 13350 Mass of Christian Burial St. Francis deSales Church Saturday, July 11, 2015 11:00 AM N. Bellinger Street Herkimer, NY 13350