Obituary of Robert Ambrose Slade

Robert Ambrose Slade, age 88, died peacefully in his sleep, on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was the loving son of Herbert and Marie Slade and lived most of his life in Syracuse, after moving from Utica, NY as a child. Bob graduated from Central High School in 1947 and attended LeMoyne College. Bob worked in insurance most of his career as a claims supervisor, and was employed by several companies including, Utica Mutual, American Mutual, eventually retiring from Wausau Insurance. He has been married to Jane Cubito, his loving companion since 1990. Bob was a great father and very involved in his two-son's upbringing, including being a little league coach and Boy Scout leader for many years. Bob loved to golf, hunt, paint and do woodcrafts. He was a big Al Jolson fan and loved to sing his hits on a regular basis. Early in his career he was a toastmaster, participating in many public speaking competitions. Bob is predeceased by his brother, Bert Slade and sister, Mary Gertrude. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jane, his sister, Jean Smith and sons, Robert T. (Kathy) and Michael J. (Lisa) and four grandchildren, Ryan (Kristen), Joan, Jack and Elizabeth, and on great grandson, Aaron, all of Syracuse. Bob was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Daniel's Church in Lyncourt. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 10 from 4 to 7pm at the Edward J. Ryan and Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave., Syracuse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 11 at St. Daniel's Church, 3004 Court St., Syracuse. Burial will follow immediately at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lyncourt.