Husband of the late Norma (Carosso) Fitzpatrick; father of Robert (Connie), and Brian Fitzpatrick; “Gramps” of Sean and Casey Fitzpatrick; brother of Gloria and David (Jane) Fitzpatrick; brother-in-law of Ann (the late Charles) Carosso; “Uncle Bob” to nieces and nephews. No prior visitation, private services will be held for the family. An alumni of the University of Michigan and long-time President of the Western New York U of M Alumni Association, Bob’s degree was in geophysics. His career included the University of Michigan Research Department, the Department of Naval Research, Vice President of Research at the University at Buffalo and Associate Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dentistry. He enjoyed a lifetime of mountaineering, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, trap and skeet shooting, traveling and special friendships. Among his final words, “I’ve had a fantastic life”. Online condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com