Robert T. (Rob) Favorito, 59, of Norwich and well known area business man passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 6, 2021. Rob was born in Norwich on January 9, 1962 the son of Thomas and Mary (Moore) Favorito. He grew up in the Oxford area where he attended and graduated from the Oxford school. On August 29, 1981 in Plymouth he married Tina Franklin who survives.
Rob was a hardworking man all of his life. In the mid to late 1980’s started River Road Auto Sales and Service which he owned and operated along with his family. He knew the meaning of hard work which he passed along to his children.
Rob was all about his family and spending time with them, especially his grand babies who he enjoyed many good times. He was an avid horseman and loved riding with his family and friends. He also enjoyed his hunting.
Rob is survived by his wife Tina of Norwich, children Lisa (Brian) Wright, Heather (Michael) Baldwin, Vincent (Kristi) Favorito all of Norwich, his step-dad Lyle Cline and grandchildren Eli Hartman, Grace Wright, Moria Wright, Blake, Blair and Blayn Baldwin, Jace and Isaac Favorito. Also surviving are his siblings Susan (Robert) Forsythe of Oxford, Step-sisters Ladonna (Justin) Lilley of West Edmeston, Laura (Scott) Porter also of West Edmeston, brother James (Jeff) Favorito of Albany and step-brother Lyle (Susan) Cline Jr. of Oxford. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A Mass of Christian Buiral for Rob will be held on Monday, May10, from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery of Norwich.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Rough Riders Arena, 5004 County Road 32, Norwich, NY 13815 with checks made payable to Rough Riders Arena. This will be for an annual memorial show to be held in memory of Rob.
Everyone is invited to a Celebration of Life for Rob at 5127 State Hwy 12, Norwich which is located next to Fred’s Inn. This will continue until 8:00 pm.
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