Obituary of Robert P. Diamond

Robert Patrick “Bob” Diamond Sr., 80, a resident of Baldwinsville, died peacefully at home Thursday, September 30, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was the third child of Earl and Frances Diamond, born on December 21, 1929. Dad married his teenage sweetheart, Dawn Michels in 1948. In his youth, he was a Boy Scout and he held many different jobs learning his trade. He was a member of Local Carpenter’s Union #12 for over 50 years. He retired after running his own Acoustical Ceiling business for many years. While residing in Syracuse, he was a member of St. Lucy’s Holy Name Society, and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. He enjoyed attending daily mass. To his daughters, dad was our unsung hero. With his quiet, unassuming manner, and strong work ethic, he set the bar to which our future husbands would be measured. Dad was truly a self-made man; he educated himself on the many topics he wanted to learn more about, especially his faith. He also spent many hours on his craft of carpentry. When not working, he designed and built his family’s home in Baldwinsville and also the family’s camp on Panther Lake. To his sons, Dad set the standard of how to treat a lady. He was our “go to guy” on how to do a project, or to pick up the pieces when we didn’t ask. Dad taught us disipline, integrity and principles. We all love him dearly… he will be missed. Dad gave us very special memories. He modeled his faith to his children and to all who knew him. He was uncompromising in his values, and his unfailing faith in God was his legacy to his family. He instilled in his children the belief we could accomplish our goals, if we were willing to work hard to achieve them. Bob was pre-deceased by his daughter, Catherine Mary, grandson Kevin Patrick Varn, his sisters, Shirley Ward and Mary Otts, his brother, Edward, and his daughter-in-law, Lisa Diamond. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dawn; his daughters, Cheri (Don) Varn, Mary (Jeff) King, Donna (Mark) Tivnan all of Baldwinsville, Teresa (Dave) Nipper of Phoenix, Peg (Phil) Austin of Skaneateles, his sons, Robert Jr. of Baldwinsville, Thom of California, Jim and John (Gretchen), both of Baldwinsville; 34 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen (Tom) Heaney, and Patricia Diamond, sister-in-law, Eleanor Diamond, brother-in-law, Donald Otts, and many nieces and nephews. Bob’s family is grateful to Hospice of Central New York for their care and expertise provided over the last four months. Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Hospice of CNY. There are no calling hours or services. Burial will be private.