Robert John Caryl

July 13, 1945 - April 8, 2015

ROBERT JOHN CARYL, 69, of Englewood, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at his Charlotte County residence after a stubborn 21 year battle with prostate cancer. Born on July 13, 1945 in Utica, New York to the late Robert and Stella (Pezdek) Caryl he had served in the U.S. Air force during the Viet Nam era 1966-70. He graduated Ithaca College in 1973 with his BS degree and completed his CLU and LUTCS designations. Bob established an insurance and financial planning business in the Ithaca, NY area and after thirty years he retired in 2006. He was a most avid golfer, particularly enjoying the competition of tournaments. He was most enthusiastic about golfing with his grandsons. Survivors include his loving wife of forty-six years: Kathleen; one daughter: Sarah (Steve Van Etten) Lange of Willseyville, NY; one brother: Bruce (Pam) Caryl of Ontario, NY; three sisters: Cindy (Rosie Kinslow) Collins of North Ft. Myers, FL; Ann Marie (Rick) McManus of Honeoye Falls, NY; Mary (Alan) Aufderheide of Fairport, NY; mother: Jean Caryl of Farmington, NY two grand children: Thomas and Jacob Lange; and several nieces and nephews. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 2 PM unit 4 PM at Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory, 3070 South McCall Road, Englewood 34224. A Prayer service will be said at 3:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, Suite 110, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 or Tidewell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 in memory of Robert Caryl.