Obituary of Robert C. Anderson

Anderson, Robert C. Elmira: Age 83, passed away Friday August 22, 2014 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Robert was born in Mt. Jewett PA on May 5, 1931, son of the late Alec and Margaret (Carl) Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Betsy R. (Oakes) Anderson on August 9, 2013. Robert is survived by his children, daughter and son-in-law, Rae A. and James Terwilliger of Horseheads with her children Michael Nelson and Lindsay (Eric) Upham; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert E. and Jacquelyn Anderson of Elmira with children Janet, Heather and James Anderson; Mark A. and Michelle Anderson of Gang Mills with sons, Alec and Brennan Anderson; great grandchildren, Ryan and Bella Maxine Upham; his siblings, Mooneen(Ernest) Cunningham, Paula (Lee) Essad, Edward (Gail) Anderson and Sally (Wayne) Walden. Robert was the founder and owner of Anderson Cozy Corner's Restaurant for over 30 years. He was a loving husband and caregiver to his beloved wife Betsy who passed last year. Robert was a kind, devoted father, sibling and friend to all he loved. He was a US Air Force veteran who served four years receiving a honorable discharge in 1952. Robert loved spending time with his family at the Montour Marina camp grounds, a fan of Buffalo Bills Football, Jackals Hockey, NASCAR, and traveling throughout the summers. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P O Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675.