Beloved husband of Rosemary for 65 years. Loving father of Robert (Judy) Bailey, Donald Bailey, Joanne (James) Cote and Marianne (Charles) Wagner and Daniel (Linda) Bailey. Cherished grandfather of 11. Great grandfather of 14. Robert will also be missed by his nieces and nephews. He was a Disabled Veteran of the United States Navy. Robert enjoyed the outdoors including hunting, fishing, boating and reading. He also enjoyed stained glass and playing bridge.
Visitation Friday October 4, 2019 from 5-9 pm with an Elks service at 6 pm and a Vigil service at 7 pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Rd. in Livonia. Funeral service Saturday October 5, 2019. In state at 11 am until the time of Mass at 11:30 am at St. Colette Catholic Church 17600 Newburgh Rd. in Livonia. Robert will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
A memorial luncheon will be held in his honor at approximately 2:30 pm at Claddagh Irish Pub 17800 Haggerty Rd. in Livonia.