Robert A. MacFarlane

Robert A. MacFarlane, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born on March 14, 1935 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Alexander MacFarlane and the late Helen (Hibbard) Fagiani.  On March 21, 1959, he married the former Ann Boswell.

Mr. MacFarlane was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  Robert attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School.  He later earned his associates degree from Niagara County Community College.  Mr. MacFarlane was employed by Moore Business Forms, where he worked as a Machine and Graphic Designer.  Robert attended First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston and was a former member of the Lewiston Historical Society.  He was a talented artist and had his small plane license and enjoyed local air shows and planes of all kinds.

In addition to his beloved wife, Mr. MacFarlane is survived by three children, Robert A. MacFarlane, Amy (Ronald) Pieroni and Scott A. (Jennifer) MacFarlane; four grandchildren, Gregory and Sarah MacFarlane and Alison and Ellen Pieroni; two siblings, Nicholas (Beth) Fagiani and Marcia Dorn and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by one brother, Donald (Kathleen of Niagara Falls, NY) MacFarlane.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will be held on Monday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles Lamb officiating.  Interment will follow in North Ridge Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the SPCA of Niagara, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Please visit www.ottoredanz.com