Robert H. Schermerhorn, Jr.

September 2, 2015

Robert H. Schermerhorn, Jr., 68, of Manlius, passed away at home on Wednesday. He was born in Syracuse, the son of Robert H., Sr. and Carol Schermerhorn. Robert served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He proudly served as a LRRP and received two Purple Hearts during his service. Robert was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Military order of the Purple Heart.
He later worked for FedEx as a Ramp Agent. Robert loved being “Papa” to his grandchildren and fishing and hunting with his dad.
Surviving are his wife Yvonne of 20 years; daughter, Aimee Hoppins; grandchildren, Jeffrey Frawley, Courtnee Hoppins, Paige, Norman, Lane and Ben Perl; great-grandchildren, Madilynn Frawley and Carmen Ravesi. He was pre-deceased by step daughter, Shannon Frawley.
Calling hours will be Tuesday 11am-1pm at the Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel, 8171 Cazenovia Road, Manlius. A funeral service will follow at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial with military Honors will follow at Manlius Village Cemetery, Military Drive, Manlius.
Contributions may be made to Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango, NY 13037.