Robert K. Hendry, beloved brother, son and uncle, died Saturday, Sept. 7, after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 69 years old. Locally in Ponte Vedra Beach he is survived by his brother Jim Hendry and wife Irene.
Robert, known as Bob and Bobby to his family and friends, was born in Dec. 1954 in Northport, New York, to the late James M and Mary K Hendry. Bob was the middle of three sons, along with his older brother, James (“Jim”), and his late younger brother, William (“Billy”).
Bob lived in Northport NY until his mother’s passing in 2015. Bob then moved to Ponte Vedra Beach to be near his brother Jim and wife Irene. He lived in the Grand Cay Villas from 2015 until his passing.
Bob was a lifelong Yankees fan, but also embraced the Mets over the last 10 years. He loved decorating the exterior of his home for holidays — especially Christmas and Halloween. He was an avid fan of old television and film (vintage 1940s to early 1970s) — especially Westerns.
He loved his picturesque hometown of Northport NY with its quaint downtown, harbor, dock and park. His favorite time of year was Summer when many boats and small yachts would dock in the harbor. He loved bringing his mother there to enjoy it with him.
Bob was a gentle and caring soul that belied his 6’ 7” and 230 lb. frame. He was an incredibly honest, open, no “airs” person who was genuinely delighted by the simple things in life. Many of his friends here in PVB said he was a unique person.
He is survived by his brother Jim and wife, Irene; his sister-in-law, Celeste Mansfield; his doting nieces and nephews: Erica Hendry, James E Hendry, Ryan Hendry, and Kimberly Woods; as well as six grandnieces/nephews and many cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held in the family’s hometown of Northport NY on Saturday Sept. 21st at Nolan Funeral Home in Northport, NY. He will lay in rest alongside his mother, father and brother in the family plot at St. Philip Neri cemetery in East Northport, NY.
