Robert W. Fagan, 69 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 20, 2017 at his home on the farm in New Berlin.
Bob was born on July 29, 1947 in Newburgh, NY the son of Erwin & Ester (Salma) Fagan. His childhood was spent in the Walden, NY area where he was a graduate of Valley Central High School.
He was employed by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 of NJ for over 30 years and worked as a dairy farmer for 36 years.
On December 18, 1988 he married Beverly Holbert who survives him.
Bob loved farming, attending auctions at Hosking’s Auction Barn, going to the Turning Stone, John Deere green and acting as the “Mayor of Stewarts” also known to all as “Bob and his red truck”.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by 3 daughters; Stacey Stap (& Robert) of Pine Bush, NY, Wendy Calyer of Montgomery, NY & Katelynn Fagan & her fiancé Randy Olsen of New Berlin, his grandchildren; Ashley(& Brad) Meres, Hunter Calyer & Elizabeth, Cassandra, Rebecca & Garrett Stap as well as 3 great grandchildren; Emerson, Easton & Kahlianne. He is also survived by his brother & sister-in-law; John & Sharon Fagan, nieces Ashley Fagan & Kathleen (& Kevin) Varley, step-nephews; Nick & Dan Crinieri and many Holbert family brothers & sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, NY with Reverend David Hanselman officiating.
The interment will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.