Mr. Robert G. Wheeler

October 31, 1929 - March 2, 2017

Mr. Robert G. Wheeler, 87, of Cortland, N.Y. passed away on Thursday March 2, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. after a brief illness. Born October 31, 1929 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Robert was a 1948 graduate of Hanover High School in Wilkes Barre., and had faithfully served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. Robert and his family relocated to Cortland in 1965 when he accepted a position at Cortland State as the Director of the computer center, a position he held until his retirement in 1991. Additionally, Robert was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of the Cortland Elks Lodge where he formerly served as their Exalted Ruler. Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years; Mary Italiano Wheeler at home, his son; Mark (Lisa) Wheeler of Lansing and a daughter; Robin Wheeler (Tim) Baroni of Cortland, four grandchildren; Trevor, Bryce, Ryan and Nicole Wheeler., and special cousins; Frank and Vi Thomas of Syracuse., as well as many special friends from The Hollywood Restaurant, (Table #18) and S.U.N.Y. Cortland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. Contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com