Robert James Bailey, 77, passed from earthly life to eternal life on Jan. 22, 2022. “Bob” was the first born to Robert L. Bailey and Helen R. (Kingsley) on Oct. 26, 1944. He grew up in Liverpool and graduated from Assumption Catholic Academy in 1962.
Bob spent much of his younger years playing baseball and he enjoyed fishing and water skiing while spending summers with his family at his grandfather’s camp on Oneida Lake. He had a love for music and played guitar with his buddies in their local teen band. Bob enlisted in the Army Reserves along with his two brothers, Richard and Ronald, during the Vietnam War. He spent decades building his enormous record collection and he cherished his special ordered Fender Telecaster guitar!
Bob’s career as a computer programmer and system analyst began in Syracuse, NY at Hall & McChesney. In December 1977, Bob, his wife Barbara and their three daughters relocated to Phoenix, AZ where he continued in this field for nearly 40 years. He retired to Florida with his wife, Mary in 2007 and returned to Upstate New York after her passing in March 2020.
Bob is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Helen; his sister, Mary Loewy; his brothers, Richard and Ronald; his first wife, Barbara, and his wife, Mary.
He is survived by his three daughters, Barbara, Kelly and Lori; his granddaughter, Shayla; his sister, Janet (Richie) Melito, along with many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9 am to 11 a.m. with a memorial service to immediately follow at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool, NY, 13088. Inurnment to follow in Liverpool Village Cemetery.
Bob will be remembered and loved for his humor, kindness and generosity. Please sign the Maurer Funeral Home online guestbook for Bob to express condolences to his family.
