Robert "Bob" J. Wind, Sr. died peacefully, Friday, February 11, 2011 at age 67 after a brief battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Geraldine "Gerri"; his devoted children, Robert J. (Melissa) Wind, Jr., Kevin (Mary) Wind, and Erika (Brian) Pettinato; beloved grandchildren, Noah, Brianna, Joshua, Adrianna, Tyler, Nadia, and Luke; his brothers, Gary (Kathy) Wind and Joseph (Catherine) Wind; and sister, Luanne (Keith) Garlapo. Bob proudly served with the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He worked for 43 years in the building supply industry, retiring from B & L Wholesale Supply. Bob will be missed dearly. Friends may call Tuesday, 1-4, 6-9 pm at the funeral home of ALVAH HALLORAN & SON, 2125 Chili Ave. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 11am at Holy Ghost Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Rochester Medical Center Palliative Care Program, PO Box 270441, Rochester, NY 14627.
