Robert Saunders, 91 of New York, New York, passed on April 6 2021 of 'Natural Causes. Robert was born on December 17th, 1929 in Tarboro, North Carolina to the late Verlee and James Saunders. Robert has Four brothers and one sister. James Jr, Edward, Snow and Wilbur. His sister Victoria. Robert completed all of his schooling in Tarboro, North Carolina, that is where he met his wife Vivian. Vivian and Robert married straight out of High School. They moved to New York and lived there until they passed away.
Robert and Vivian have seven children. Melvin, Donald, Robert Jr., Linda, Valerie, Denise and Patricia.
Robert worked at HPD Housing Preservation Development as a Handy Man for over 40 years before retiring. He love to hang out with his siblings and go for walks .
Robert also loved music, and singing . He would play the trumpet every chance he had.
Robert is preceded in death by his late wife Vivian Saunders. His parents Verlee and James Saunders. Her parents Robert and Winnie Saunders.
Robert is survived by his children Melvin Jr., Donald, Robert, Linda, Valerie, Denise and Patricia. He is also survived by 19 grand children Asia, Ashley, Adam, Jason, Michael, Melvin III, Donald Jr., Robert Jr. William, Dylan, Shayla, Laila, Tanisha, Chad, Maleek, Mark, Tiffany, Ayana and Tyshawn.
He is also survived by all of his siblings and 26 great grand children, a host of friends and relatives.
Funeral Arrangements:
April 16th, 2021 - Harmony Funeral Home Viewing Service 4:00-8:00 PM.
April 17th, 2021- Harmony Funeral Home Funeral Services at 1PM
April 18th, 2021- Burial Service at 10 am
Rosehill Cemetery.
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