Obituary of Robert E. Cass

Robert E. Cass Nineveh, NY Robert E. Cass 74 of Nineveh passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. He and his twin sister were born October 27, 1936 to the late Ray P. and Maude (Whitney) Cass in Binghamton. At the age of 17 Robert started a dairy herd with the help of his sister, Roberta. He graduated from high school and in 1954 Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country honorably and was discharged in 1958. Robert returned home and went to work construction as a heavy machine operator for many years. He married Joan Schmitt on June 30, 1978 in Afton. They added beef cattle to the farm and together with his twin sister Roberta ran it until 2005. Robert was a member of the Afton American Legion Post #0923 for over 35 years. He is survived by: Wife Joan Cass, Nineveh Twin Sister, Roberta Cass, Nineveh Children, Charles Virgilio, Montauk, NY Elizabeth Rice, Island Park, NY Vito Virgilio, Lindenhurst, NY Grandchildren - Rachel, Gina, Alicia, Afton and Vito R. And cousins Friends may call Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 2-4 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services with military honors will follow at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Afton VFW c/o Jeff Clinton 259 Oxbow Road Afton, NY 13730 Condolences may be sent online to www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.