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Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd.
Robert W. Tingley
August 19, 1948 ~ December 13, 2021 (age 73)
Obituary
"In Heaven, I believe, walleyes caught are record breaking; all 3's are swishes; the Celtics never lose; and fishing programs are commercial free."
On December 13, 2021, Robert "Bob" Tingley took his final breath on earth and made his way to Heaven. The Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Father-in-law, and Coach - there will never be another like him.
Robert was born on August 19, 1948, in Island Falls, ME, the son of the late Milford (Clair) Tingley, and Helen (Dybowski) Tingley of Coudersport. On June 26, 1971, he married the former Patti J. Burdick, celebrating 50 years of marriage this past year.
Robert graduated from Coudersport High School, Class of 1966 as a star athlete, and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying from Paul Smith’s College. He owned and operated his own surveying business in Coudersport for 41 years, and later enjoyed a part time job at Kaytee's, working in the greenhouse and feed store. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, and was a successful high school basketball coach for many years, instilling not only his love of the game in his children, but also the many young people who were fortunate to cross his court. Bob enjoyed fishing, winning tournaments across PA and NY like no other, and was an avid hunter, trapper, and outdoorsman throughout his life. One of his simple joys, as well, was spending time with his family, especially his eight grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and mother, Robert is survived by
children:
- Rebecca C. Tingley of Clarence Center, NY;
- Matthew A. (Mara) Tingley of Raleigh, NC;
- Kimberly L. Tingley of Nashville, TN;
- Jason M. (Christine) Tingley of Coudersport;
- Nathan P. Tingley of Bolivar, NY;
- Kellie C. Tingley of Buffalo, NY;
Sisters
- Jacqueline (James) Tilley of Coudersport, and
- Teri (Roger) McDowell of Port Allegany;
Grandchildren Gracelyn, Logan, Lydia, Emily, Ethan, Allison, J. Clark, Makenna,
and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Robert was predeceased by his best friend Oreo, an Old English Sheep Dog that crossed the Rainbow Bridge in April.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 20, 2021, at 11:00 am at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, with Rev. James Campbell officiating. A private burial will follow in St. Eulalia Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of Flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Robert’s name be made to Coudersport Sports Boosters, Girls’ Basketball team, Coudersport High School Business Office, 698 Dwight St., Coudersport, PA 16915, or to St. Eulalia Catholic Church, 6 Maple St., Coudersport, PA, 16915.
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Services
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday
December 20, 2021
11:00 AM
St. Eulalia Catholic Church
6 East Maple St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
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Ben Horst
December 16, 2021 12:13 PM
Ive never forgotten Bob, but we lost touch with one another when I moved to Texas in 1980. He was a good friend and I had lunch with him nearly every day at Jim & Hildas. We were hunting spring turkey together in the late 70s when we heard a coyote. No one back in town believed us as coyotes were supposedly non-existent in Potter County at that time. Bob taught me to fly fish and he was the best trapper Id ever known. Rest in peace my friend and my prayers go out to Patti and the rest of your precious family and friends.
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Barb Hogan
December 16, 2021 8:50 AM
Ill always picture Bob & Oreo riding around town, just enjoying the day, Bib with that Smile on his face & Oreo with That Head out the window!!
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