Robert Caraglin

Robert Caraglin, 61, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on Monday, November 16, 2015.  Born on April 2, 1954 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Anthony J. Caraglin, Sr., NFPD-Ret. of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Inez (D'Andrea) Caraglin.  On May 15, 1976, Robert married the former Colleen O'Shea in Niagara Falls, NY.

Mr. Caraglin was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  Robert attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed as a laborer for Carbon Graphite in Niagara Falls.  Robert was a well-respected baseball coach for the Cayuga Youth Athletic Association and an avid hockey and Toronto Maple Leafs fan.  He loved spending time with his family at his cabin in the southern tier.

In addition to his wife of over thirty-nine years, Mr. Caraglin is survived by three children, Shannon (Bill) Fundis of Lewiston, NY, Janelle (Jeff) Vicki of the Town of Niagara, NY and Chris Caraglin of the Town of Niagara, NY and was predeceased by his beloved son, Robert Caraglin and two infant sons.  Robert is also survived by one granddaughter, Lilly Fundis; one brother, Anthony J. Caraglin, Jr. of Grand Island, NY; a close cousin, Frankie Caraglin and family and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 19th, from 4-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating.  Flowers are respectfully declined.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to leave a personal message for the family.