Robert Edward Dodge

At 95 years of age, he passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and loving memories.

A WWII Navy veteran, he participated as a radar man in the Korean war aboard the battleships, the USS Yellowstone, the USS Keppler and the USS Samuel Roberts. Before the Korean War call came in, dad participated in the sport of boxing, a pastime that he continued after he was discharged from his services.

40 years ago, a bicycle ride from Midland Beach, (his home town) to his job on the far side of Staten Island (13 miles) was a daily activity for him. Fixing a neighbors roof at no charge was an excitement, pets-he said they followed him, he brought many home, baseball if he wasn’t playing, he was umpiring. Dad is listed in many publications participating in local baseball, football and boxing activities. The armadillo that we found hidden on top of the refrigerator one morning during the 1970’s, he knew nothing about.

Mom and Dad, both raised on Staten Island, made a beautiful, meaningful transition. moving from the bustling, tight-knit communities to the peaceful, expansive nature of the Catskill Mountains, a place they both cherished dearly. He worked at the auction barn in town and quickly fit in with the locals.

Dad lived a long, full life, and while we will miss his wisdom and of course his humor, we take comfort in knowing he is now at peace. He was a wonderful father, father-in-law, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and friend whose kindness touched so many lives.

We are so grateful for the nearly a century of memories we got to share with him.

He is survived by his sons, Stephen (Janice), Dennis (Rosemary), Donald (Diane), Michael, and Danny (Lisa), his step sisters, Pamela and Arline, along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Maryann (McKenna), son, Robert, and daughter Lorrie

The Dodge family has requested Robert's cremation be held privately.