Robert M. Frendak, 84, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021, from complications due to COVID-19. He was born in Elmira, N.Y., on May 18, 1936, to Paul and Sue Frendak.
In his younger days, Bob lived and worked on the family farm on Lacy Road in Mandana. He was a member of the Skaneateles High School Class of 1955. Bob later worked as a carpenter at the Syracuse University Physical Plant, retiring in 1998 after 33 years of service. He was a lifelong communicant of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Skaneateles.
Bob enjoyed working in his wood shop, playing golf, watching SU basketball and the NY Yankees, square dancing with the Cayuga Cut-ups, and wintering in Winter Haven, FL.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of over 39 years, Melissa; his sons, Rodney and Todd Frendak (Tammy), all of Skaneateles; his daughter Jessica Meyer of Auburn; and his grandchildren, Sierra and Trevor Frendak. He is also survived by his brother Paul (Beverly) Frendak of Georgia and sister Joyce Sholtes of Florida. Bob was predeceased by his parents; infant brother James; his first wife and the mother of his two sons, Dolores Horning; and infant daughter, Lisa.
Calling hours will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, with a private service to follow at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles.
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