Robert K. Greenough Sr.

April 1, 1924 - September 28, 2019

Robert K. Greenough, Sr., 95 of Camillus slipped away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He was a man well-loved for his kindness and generosity. He enlisted in the Army after Pearl Harbor but was not called up until May of his freshman year while attending Syracuse University on a football scholarship. He was selected for the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) and sent for schooling and training at the Citadel in South Carolina before serving in the Army in a specially trained mortar group, firing mortar rounds from a landing ship tank (LST) on the beaches in the battles of Leyte Gulf and Luzon. This was the first time mortar rounds were used in amphibious operations. He also supported assault troops in the Lingayen Gulf for which he received a unit commendation for the overall contribution to the success of the Philippine Campaign. Robert reunited with Dorothea McCullough, a childhood acquaintance from his church, when he returned home to Schenectady NY after the war. They were married on December 27, 1946 by Rev. William J. McCullough, father of the bride. Robert returned to SU where he graduated with an Electrical Engineering Degree, taught classes at ESF, and then worked for General Electric where he was previously employed prior to college. Later he received a master’s degree from SU and continued coursework in pursuit of his PhD. Robert concluded his engineering career working with radar technology for Syracuse University Research Corporation (SURC). He redirected his career choice toward the end of his working years, obtaining his teaching certification from SUNY Oswego and then working for the Syracuse City School District at Fowler High School and Central Tech Vocational Center teaching computer science. Robert and Dorothea enjoyed many years of retirement traveling and camping with their children and grandchildren in the Adirondack mountains. Robert’s family is native to North Hudson, New York. Robert was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Dorothea, in 2012 and his son-in-law Michael (Claire) in 2010. He is survived by his six children: Claire Kulczyk of Baldwinsville; Robert (Celeste) Greenough, Jr. of Camillus; Janet (Tom) Bernazzani of Rockland, MA; Joan (Steve) Chrane of Phippsburg, ME; William (Stephany) Greenough of Rochester and Gail (John) Eberl of Cazenovia. In addition, there are 13 grandchildren, Jason Kulczyk, Nicole Kulczyk, Ashleigh Greenough, Derek Greenough, Greta Back, Mike Maloney, Lynessa Bernazzani, Michelle Bernazzani, William Greenough, Jr., Brian Greenough, Matt Greenough, Jenny Eberl, Tom Eberl; and four Great Grandchildren, Matthew, Ellie, Lindsay and Ryleigh; and his companion and close friend Carla Fuess. Calling hours will be Sunday, Oct. 6th from 1 to 3 pm with a Memorial to follow at 3 pm at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Private burial with Military Honors will be held in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St, Liverpool, NY 13088 or at http://www.hospicecny.org/memorial-donation/ Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com