Robert E. VanDette, Sr., 82, of Angola passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 8, 1935 in Buffalo, the son of the late Ernest and Josephine (Tedesco) VanDette.
Robert was a retired employee of Cooper Industries in Cheektowaga, with over 37 years of service.
He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping were his passions. He would go every year to Woodside Campground in Cassadaga for six months. There, he could be found riding around in his golf cart with his K-9 companion, Duke, visiting with all the other campers.
Surviving is his wife of 34 years, Beverly M. (Ellis) VanDette, whom he married on June 15, 1983; a son, Robert E. (Christina Rizzuto) VanDette, Jr. of Hamburg; a brother-in-law, Mark (Barbara) Ellis of Silver Creek; a sister-in-law, Debbie (Leonard) McGowan of Silver Creek; two grandchildren, Olivia D'Andrea and Madeline Rosengeren; also survived by many friends who will miss him dearly. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by a son, Brian Richardson; and a sister, Ruth Thomas.
Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave., Silver Creek on Friday, April 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center or Buffalo Hospice.
To share a condolence or remembrance, go to www.holeparkerfc.com.
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