Robert Beach Jr.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 May 2024 at 4:47 pm

MEDINA – Robert “Bob” Clarkson Beach, Jr., 77, of Medina, NY, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Ponte Vedra, FL. Bob was born on December 29, 1946.

He served our country as an Army Specialist from 1966 to 1969, including service in the Vietnam War. Bob spent his career at Eastman Kodak as a Quality Control Technician.

In his free time, he was a wine enthusiast and enjoyed playing golf and softball. He was a man of many interests and hobbies. Bob will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his pride in his family, and his ability to foster deep and meaningful friendships. He loved to travel and had a keen sense of adventure.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Mangione) Beach; his daughter, Heather Smith (Craig) of Gasport; his grandchildren, Paige, Gabriella, and Isaac Smith; his brother, Thomas Beach (Debbie) of Medina; his brother-in-law, Frank Mangione (Ida) of Denver, NC; his nieces and nephew, Jessica Wise, Lauren Reisenberger, Amanda Bieliski (Scott), and James Glass, as well as many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Ruth (Fagan) Beach.

A celebration of life for Bob will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to K9s for Warriors, Ponte Vedra, FL.