Visitation, Service for Robert L. Volckhausen

Robert Louis Volckhausen died peacefully on September 14, 2015 in Ossining, NY. He was one day shy of his 77th birthday.

He was born on September 15, 1938 in New York City to William Louis Volckhausen and Jessie (nee Rankin) Volckhausen. He and his older brother William and younger brother John grew up in Teaneck, NJ, Virginia, Mount Kisco, NY and Larchmont, NY. He graduated from Horace Greeley High School before attending Farmingdale State College.

He worked for many years at Arcadian Gardens in Ossining, NY and later at Green Valley Nursery in Hawthorne, NY.

He was a devoted son to his mother, Jessie, selflessly taking care of her in her later years. Ever gregarious and generous, he had a great love of horticulture, baseball, politics, food and his many friends and family. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ossining, NY. His gentle, upbeat spirit will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

He is survived by his nieces Jeannie Senior and Sharon Volckhausen, his nephews Jeffrey Volckhausen and Alex Volckhausen, and his sisters-in-law Martha Volckhausen and Grace Lyu-Volckhausen.

Viewing is Sunday 10am - 11:30am at Leach & Thomas. Funeral Service follows the viewing on Sunday at 11:45am at the First Presbyterian Church. Graveside service is Monday at 11am at Kensico cemetery.