Livonia: At age 77, Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 30, 2018 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Charles Wixom and Beatrice Gardner. Bob is predeceased by his Stepmother; Julia Wixom, his Stepfather; Ralph Snyder, his Stepfather; Lavern Gardner and his brother; Gary Wixom. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 57 years; Gail P. Wixom, his devoted children; Cheryl A. McCarty (Adam Johnson) of Avon, NY., Robert E. Wixom Jr. of Conesus, NY., Michael J. Wixom of Livonia, NY., and James E. Wixom of Conesus, NY, his brothers; Richard (Nancy) Wixom of Rochester, NY and Alan (Laura) Wixom of Naples, his sisters; Barbara Pingleton of Kendall, NY., Patricia (Thomas) Creekmore of Pensacola, FL., his cherished grandchildren; Brian (Amy) McCarty of Conesus, NY., Matthew Wixom (Britany Krause) of Conesus, NY., and Christopher Wixom of Conesus, NY, and treasured great-grandchildren; Brayden Wixom and Emilie McCarty along with many nieces and nephews.
Bob grew up in Penn Yan and later joined the United States Navy. He served aboard the U.S.S. Wasp for three years. While in the Navy he met Gail and they married shortly after. Bob moved to Livonia where he set his roots and grew his family. He was a diesel mechanic and spent the majority of his career working for the Livonia School District. Bob enjoyed spending time up at his land in Conesus, researching genealogy, and spending time with his family and friends.
In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to: Livonia Emergency Medical Service, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Peace.
A great man, a good friend to my dad. Our condolences from the Greg Backus family.
Sorry for your loss. Please keep the good memories alive. Good Livonia people. Got bless.
We will sure miss Bob’s visits to our house when ever he passed by. He was always able to cheer up the day with his humor and liked talking to our dog,Diesel . My husband really enjoyed his visits to his shop and he will surely be missed
My deepest sympathy to Gail and the entire Wixom family. We had a great neighborhood to raise our children in because of people like Bob & Gail. God Bless you all.??
Mike and family…..
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you.
Rae Anne Connell
So sorry to hear this, my condolences to all, he I was a good hard working man, we are in Florida, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’m so sorry Jimmy, Matt and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Cindy and Dan Mastin
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could have been able to see Bob and be there for you. Sending you my love.
Gone too soon ,but NEVER to be forgotten I will miss you, love you, rest in peace. XOXO baby sister, Barb
Seems like most conversations I had with Bob included how much he thought of my brother Steve. They were great neighbors when Steve suffered an aneurysm in his mid 20’s and passed away. It makes me smile to think of them as neighbors in heaven, laughing and telling stories and no more pain.
Bob Jr and family; so sorry to hear about Bob Sr’s passing! Thinking of you now.
To The Family of Bob Wixom, I am so sorry to hear of your Loss. I knew Bob from Pittsford Central School where Bob and I worked. But it was from being Livonia Residents where we met. May The Lord be with you all… Clayton Taft
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Father.Joyce Andrewlavage
My condolences to the Wixom family.