Robert Broomfield

Robert Broomfield, age 91 of Ithaca, NY, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020, at home following a lengthy illness.

Born June 10, 1928, in Edwardsville, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret Pugh Broomfield of Dallas, PA. During WW II, from 1944-1945, he was a seaman with the Merchant Marines aboard the oil tanker "S.S. Gulftide." In 1946, he transferred to the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1947. He is a past member of Niagara Falls VFW Post 917 and Coalville Lodge 474 F&AM of Ashley, PA. Robert worked as a Project Administrator for Cannon Partnership Architectural Firm in Grand Island, NY. He also worked over 35 years in development and maintenance of education facilities; he was the Associate Director of Facilities at Niagara University in Lewiston, NY, and Director of Facilities at Buffalo State College. In 1981, he accepted the position of Associate Director of Facilities at Cornell University and retired from there in 1992.

Robert is predeceased by his sister, Ruth Hoover, and his brother, James (Thelma) Broomfield. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lillian Young Broomfield; his children, Carol, Robert, and Nelson Broomfield; his dog, Annie, and cat, Felix. He is also survived by grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews in PA, FL, and NY.

At Bob's request, there will be no calling hours. Due to the ongoing pandemic, private burial with military honors will be at Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, NY. There will be a Memorial Service announced at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, or the charity of their choice.