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Thursday, August 24, 2017

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Zooz posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

That's an apt answer to an itenersting question

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Gail Fraboni posted a condolence

Friday, March 15, 2013

I work with Bob for 27 years at Shepard Niles and he was one of the kindest people I know. I was real young when I started their and he use to pick on me in a kind way. We use to play cards on our lunch break. He was very good. So sorry I missed his service. Just found out tonight that he had passed.

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Charles and Wilma Krivanek posted a condolence

Friday, January 4, 2013

It was a privilege and an honor to have known Bob. He was an inspiration to those who knew him, an a good American. He will be missed

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Nancy Elliott posted a condolence

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Ready with a smile and humor, Bob was always respectful of the Dundee community as a fellow member of the Dundee School Board. I am sad for the loss to all,who knew Bob Mann.

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Christine Feng posted a condolence

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Robert Mann was my Great Uncle Bob and his brother was my Grandfather Philip Mann. I am one of the many great grand nieces if that is the proper terminology. Most of my memories of Uncle Bob were after his brother’s funeral, my Grandpa Philip Mann. That was almost 15 years ago. At the funeral, my mom said, “Come talk to your Uncle Bob.” He asked me where I was from. When I told him Houston, he responded, “Houston, Texas….. I learned to fly fighter planes for World War II down at Ellington Field.” I told him that was about 20 minutes from my house. What a small world. Uncle Bob came down for a visit to Houston that next year. During his visit, we went to Ellington Field, the downtown Rice Hotel where he socialized, and a few other places. A lot had changed in 50 years. We went to a lunch one of my co-workers was having. One woman there was a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. Uncle Bob laughed and said, “Do you know what their old advertising slogan once was. We really move our tail for you.” We all laughed. She said, “How things have changed.” I made it up to central NY this summer, and I am so glad we went to Belhurst Castle for lunch with Uncle Bob. It was great to see him. He always knew how to make you laugh. He was in great shape for his early 90s. I can only hope my mental and physical health is that good if I live into my 90s. Uncle Bob called me this summer after I returned home to Houston. He said, “Christine, I know you are probably busy, but I had to call. Your mother sent me some great pictures of us at Belhurst Castle. I didn’t realize we looked that good. They say pictures don’t lie.” We both laughed. He could always make you laugh. Many things changed dramatically over the 90 plus years of Uncle Bob’s life, but many things remained the same. My mom (Barbara (Mann) Wilbur) always said he was a very kind and good man. God bless you Uncle Bob. We will miss you greatly.

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Judy (Pierce) Sline posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Paul, I was sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a very sincere person who used to work with my dad. I was very touched that he attended both my mom's and dad's funerals. My heartfelt sympathy to you an your family.

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George Tortolon posted a condolence

Monday, December 31, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr Mann's passing. His bright, daily outlook on life will be missed by many.

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Nancy Zimar posted a condolence

Monday, December 31, 2012

Bob Mann was gentleman and a gentle man. I knew him in the capacity of Board of Education member and Board President for many years and during those times, I found Mr. Mann to be a strong advocate for the school district and the community of Dundee. He was a wonderful promoter of the value of education and worked many, many years to make sure the students of the district received the very best program that the resources of both the State amd the community could offer. During his leadership, the challenges confronting education were great but the rewards always made the difficult decisions worthwhile. Student opportunities and successes were his mantra and he used his knowledge, political ties, and his strong convictions to obtain necessary funding for improved programming, to hire excellent teachers, and to provide robust teaching supplies and equipment, all geared to make Dundee Central School "a diamond in the rural." It was my privilege to work under the leadership of Mr. Mann and I believe that many young adults who graduated during the 1990s and the early 2000s would thank him for championing their educational pathways and for providing the necessary tools to become productive citizens within their communities. He was a role model of the highest order, a born volunteer, always polite, unflappable, and a thoughtful soul with a delightful sense of huumor. I called Mr. Mann many things: he was "Mr. President, Boss, Bob," and friend. With his passing, we have lost a true believer in the youth of our country and a true friend to education. He always had a great quote, quip, or thought that he would impart and one that fits his way of thinking is attributed to Lily Tomlin: "I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." He wanted kids challenged, he wanted his staff to work hard, and he would often say to me, "Send them home tired." Good night, Mr. Mann. I'm so glad we had this time together. Thank you for everything. Nancy

Robert L. Mann

1921 - 2012

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