Robert P.B. Kidd

Robert Pomeroy Bartlett Kidd (Bob), age 78, a resident of Homosassa, FL passed away on September 23, 2011. Originally from Rochester, NY, he moved to Stuart, FL in 198X. He has lived in Homosassa, FL for the past six years.

Robert Kidd is survived by his wife , Mary Catherine Kidd (Lawless); his sons, Jeffrey Kidd (Elizabeth) of Cut Off, LA; Richard Kidd (Maura) of Syosset, NY; and Gregory Kidd (Becky) of Birmingham, AL; step children; John Nichols (Laurie) of Tacoma, WA; Kate Nichols ( Joe Huber ) of Nantucket, Ma; Betsy Joynt of Rochester, NY; and Matthew Nichols of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Grandchildren; Rhiannon Kidd, Jeffrey Kidd Jr. (Jamie), and Brandon Kidd of Cut Off; Bobbie and Erin Kidd of Syosset; Claire and Alice Kidd, Birmingham; Elizabeth Nichols, Tacoma; Kevin Martin, Nantucket, Phoebe and Isabella Joynt, Rochester. Great-grandson, Noah Paul Kidd; Eli Montgomery Kidd; Isaiah Kidd and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father Robert PB Kidd, wife Carol Webster, son Bobby, sister Deborah, mother Margaret McCord Kidd. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to: Sturgill Hospice Care Center, 12242 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34613 / Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, 30 Winter St. 2nd Floor, Boston, Ma 02108

Bob Kidd was born in Rochester, NY and graduated from Brighton High School Class of 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was a veteran of the Korean War. Upon return from his service he attended and graduated from Alfred. He entered the Insurance business, owning Robert Kidd Agency in Penfield and Blue Water Insurance in Jupiter, FL. Bob was an avid golfer ( previous member of Monroe Golf Club (Board Member), Pittsford, a member of Harbour Ridge, Stuart, Southern Woods and Sugar Mill in Homosassa). Previously a Fishing Boat Charter Captain on Lake Ontario, Bob enjoyed fishing from Nantucket to Louisiana. He was an active member of the Bushnells Basin Fire Department (Captain); Coach of Pop Warner Football Pittsford ( compiling a record of 92 – 3, Winners of the National Championship in 1977, President in 1976), member of the Cavaliers, a founding member of the Harbour Ridge Yacht Club and a member of the Oysterville Yacht Club.

He was a loving Husband, enjoying 32 years with his Mary, a great father, fun grandfather, proud great-grandfather, and a very loyal friend to many.

Inurnment with full Military Honors will be held 11 a m, Friday, Sept. 30th at Florida National Cemetery. Condolences may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com