Robert A. Haskins

Robert A. Haskins, 81, of Virgil passed away on December 17, 2017 at Cortland Park for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Robert was born on April 29, 1936 in Cortland to the late Howard and Violet Olsen Haskins.

Robert is a lifelong resident of Virgil, NY. Robert and Elizabeth were married on October 15, 1955 until her passing in 1997, in those years they raised their family of three girls. He served his country by joining the Army. He worked for Overhead Door of Cortland, Brockway Truck, and then went on to work for Hook Up Transport of Buffalo. Robert was Past Chief and Lifelong Member of the Virgil Volunteer Fire Department and was just presented an award for 50 years of service.

He is predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth Lewis Haskins and his brother Richard Haskins.

Robert is survived by his wife Linda Wanser Haskins of Cortland, NY, his daughters Kimberly (Wes) Snover of Ogdensburg NY, Kathi (Robert) Craig of Cortland, NY, Karen (Corey) Brenchley of Cincinnatus, NY, his grandchildren; Julie, James, Jacob, Nathan, Samantha (Michael), Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Kaylee, his great grandchildren; Jameson and Lennox Craig, his step-children; Roberta (James) Smith of Florida, Susan King of Weedsport, his sister Rowena (Charles) LeRoy of PA and his lifelong friend Horace (Betty) Holcomb.

Contributions in Roberts name can be made to Virgil Volunteer Fire Department 1195 W State Rd, Cortland, NY 13045.