Robert L. Sager

January 28, 2021

Robert Louis Sager, 84, of Liverpool, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born in Syracuse, raised in Mattydale, he graduated in 1954 from North Syracuse High School where he and his wife of 63 years, Edythe, became sweethearts. Living in the same Liverpool home since 1959, they have traveled extensively, including wintering for 20 years in the St. Petersburg, FL, area with many retired friends. He served in the 108th Air National Guard and was activated during the Berlin Crisis in 1961. Bob began with Niagara Mohawk in 1967 as chauffeur to the president, later serving in several positions until his retirement in the 1990's. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2348. Predeceased by his parents, Louis Purdie and Wealthy Ann (Haven) Sager and his brothers, Allen and Ronald, Bob is survived by his wife, Edythe M.; his children, Allison (Mark) Hannay and Scott (Patricia) Sager; grandchildren, Megan Hannay, Bryant (Alyssa) Hannay, Nicole Sager and Camille Sager; great grandson, Axel Hannay; brother, David; sister, Sharon (John) Seigert; sisters-in-law, Jean Sager and Janice Sager and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 4 to 7 pm at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse and live streamed at FergersonFuneralHome.com. In person funeral services will be private with public live streaming at 11 am at FergersonFuneralHome.com. Burial with military honors will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.