Robert Renzi, Sr.

Robert Renzi, Sr. Newark---Robert Renzi, Sr., 69, died Thursday (March 19, 2009) at Rochester General Hospital. Friends may call from 2-5 PM on Sunday (March 22, 2009) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be at 10 A.M. on Monday (March 23rd ) at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Humphries officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York, 15 Prince Street, Rochester, New York 14607. Mr. Renzi was born on April 25, 1939, in Newark the son of Alfred and Angeline Federico Renzi. He was a 1957 graduate of Newark High School. Bob had worked for the New York Central Railroad and for 20 years, he was a machinist at Garlock, Inc. In 1982, he bought the Tire Spot in Newark which he operated until his retirement in 2004. He was also a partner with his wife in Newark Discount Beverage. He was a member of the DeLuge Hose Company #1 of the Newark Fire Department and was active with the Newark Fire Police. Bob had been a volunteer with the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance. He had belonged to the Palmyra Moose Club and the Newark Elks. A drag race driver, Bob had won many championships throughout the years. He was an avid weight lifter and loved working in his garden. He is survived by his step-mother Jennie Renzi of Lyons, three sons Robert, Jr., Michael and Alan (Michele) all of Newark, four grandchildren Makalia, Matthew, Mitchell and Anna. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years Patricia Ann on December 7, 2007.