Robert I. Bosch, of Eldred, NY, retired owner of Bosch Construction and lifelong resident of the area, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, October 3, 2014. He was 89 years old.

The son of the late Herman and Mary Horton Bosch, he was born in Eldred, NY on March 27, 1925.

A family statement reads, “Our ‘Pop’ will be forever remembered by everyone who knew and loved him as the kindest husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend to many.

“He loved to tell a ‘great’ story about one of his many adventures, leaving no details out, and laughing the whole way through. Pop was at his best when he was building a house, tinkering in his workshop, or hanging out at the junkyard wheeling and dealing. When he could no longer build he went on to start a lawn mower repair business and worked well into his 80s. His happiest moments were always when he was surrounded by his family and would often say. ‘I love my kids.’ Pop will be forever missed and his legacy will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, Pop, for you are our Hero.”

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn E. Rhodes Bosch; son Harold R. Bosch of Herndon, VA; two daughters, Robin Dyson-Velez and her companion Luis Nadal of Eldred, NY, and Mary Scholten of Buffalo, NY; three grandchildren, Eric Bosch, Marlo Schorling and her husband Kevin, Tatiana Williams and her husband Joseph; five great-grandchildren, Seth (Joshua), Sean, Liam, Jake and Noah; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob is predeceased by his brother Herman Bosch, sister Marjorie Kohler, daughter-in- law Vicki Bosch, son-in-law George Velez and his granddaughter-in-law Mandy Bosch.

Cremation will take place at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald, PA. A memorial service will be at a later date.

Donations can be made in his name to: Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Co. 800 Stony Brook Ct. Newburgh, NY 12550.