Robert E. Ferguson

Robert Emmet Ferguson, a resident of Buchanan, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife Dorothy, son Robert, and daughter- in-law, Shannon, on August 24, 2024. He was 84 years old. He was born on August 11, 1940 in the Bronx, NY to the late Milton and Mary (Dillon) Ferguson.

Bob attended St. Benedict’s Grammar School, Power Memorial High School in Manhattan, and Delahanty Institute of Technology in Queens. He lived in Westchester County since he was married in 1962 to Dorothy Sparaci, his childhood sweetheart. They have lived in Crugers and, most recently, Buchanan, since 1966. Bob worked for Fordham Motor Sales in the Bronx as a Service Advisor from 1959 to 1971.

He served in the Army, Army Reserve and National Guard from 1965 to 1994 with the 1st Battalion, 105th Field Artillery and the 102nd Medics. He was employed with the U.S. Department of Defense in the Bronx and Peekskill from 1971 to 1991 and worked as a leader in the machine shop at the Montrose V.A. Hospital from 1991 to 2001.

Bob served as a coach for the Cortlandt Youth Football League and was a Cub Scout leader. He was very active in Cortlandt Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps for many years, serving on the Membership, Maintenance, Nominating and Parade Committees, and Board of Directors. He was also a life member of the Knights of Columbus, having joined in 1958. He served as an usher at the Church of the Holy Name of Mary in Croton and was involved in other ministries in the church such as the homeless outreach, the liturgy/spiritual needs committee, etc. Bob was Vice Chairperson of the Cortlandt Hudson Valley Veterans Committee, part of the special committee to save the VA Hospital, and service officer for Fox Eklof Post 505 of the Croton American Legion. In 2016 he was inducted into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, and in 2023 he was named one of the Veterans of the Year by Congressman Mike Lawler.

He was also a member of the Northern Westchester Model Railroad Club, and volunteered at the Yorktown Museum.

Bob was extremely patriotic and very proud of his 29 years of service in the Army. He was especially proud of leading the service songs at the Town of Cortlandt Memorial Day and Veterans Day services.

He and his wife Dorothy enjoyed nature, their beloved dogs, and were also very interested in birding. They were regular contributors of their observations to the Hudson River Almanac. Bob had wonderful memories of times at the Jersey Shore spent with his extended family. He had many interests and hobbies, too numerous to list, that he enjoyed over the years. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and caring attitude. Bob always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone in need. He loved his favorite store 7-11, and if you know, you know the meaning behind this sentiment.

He is survived by his loving and faithfully devoted wife Dorothy and son Robert Francis (Shannon) Ferguson of Peekskill, and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brother Daniel (Frances) in 2016 and his brother Joseph (Patricia) in 2021.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, August 29th from 2-5 & 7-9 pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY 10548. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled on Friday, August 30th at 10:30 am at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W. Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

Contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to the charity of your choice.