Robert A. Longwell, 67 of Hillsdale, NY passed away on Sunday February 3, 2013 at his residence.
He was born on January 27, 1946 in Tarrytown, NY.
Bob had been a local resident for the past 9 years previously living his entire life in Westchester County.
He had many vocations in his lifetime with the most recent bring the owner/operator of Glass Service Concepts in Peekskill, NY.
Bob was one of the first residents in the Town of Hillsdale to use a wind turbine on his property to lower his energy costs. The turbine was erected in 2008.
He served as a volunteer for the food pantry at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church and was a former volunteer fireman in Peekskill.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Craig and Lori Longwell of Ft. Lauderdale, FL along with his grandchildren, Jesse, Amber and Shaun.
Friends are invited and may call on Saturday February 9, 2013 from 2 - 4 PM at the Peck and Peck Funeral Home, Route 22 in Copake, NY.
A brief service and time of sharing will commence at 4 PM.
A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider Community Hospice of Columbia - Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill NY 12414.