Robert McFadden

Robert "Bob" Hamilton McFadden, 77, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL after a long illness. Bob was born in Sailor Springs, IL on January 18, 1941 to Robert and Marguerita McFadden. He graduated from Fenger High School in January 1959. In April 1959 he enlisted in the US Army. He served in the 2nd Armored Division "Hell on Wheels" in Fort Hood, Texas. He was a lifetime member of the AmVets and a former member and administrator for the Moose Lodge. Mr. McFadden moved from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL in 1973. He met Donna at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in North Miami in 1975 where they taught a Sunday School class for mentally challenged children. They were married on April 2, 1976. Bob was a Production Supervisor for Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals and retired in 1996, after which he helped Donna run their family owned insurance agency and also worked as the administrator of the Moose Lodge in Davie and Hollywood, FL. In 2006, they moved from Miami to Chiefland, FL. Bob joined the Levy County Citizens on Patrol (COP) in 2006. In 2010 he became the director of the COPs and was promoted to rank of Captain. While a volunteer, Bob logged well over 10,000 hours of service to the citizens of Levy County. Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, traveling and sports. He loved to listen to old time radio programs, watch black and white westerns, and root on his favorite Miami Hurricanes. Bob is survived by his wife of almost 42 years, Donna, his children, Michael McFadden of Arizona, Sarah McFadden and Marybeth (Mike) Cento; his grandchildren, Logan Martin, Katherine Martin, and Tyler Cento all of Chiefland; his brother Bill (Jan) McFadden of Chicago, IL, sister Phyllis Castronovo of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sister-in-law Marilyn (Tony) Papale and mother-in-law, Virginia Papale all of Sunrise, FL; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Peggy McFadden and father-in-law, Albert Papale. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 2 at 11:30 AM at Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland. He will be cremated and his remains interred at the National Military Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Mr. McFadden is under the care of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland, FL. In lieu of flowers, Mr. McFaddens family request donations be made in his memory to The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.com) or the UF Health Cancer Center Fund (000737) (www.uff.ufl.edu). SERVICES

Visitation

Friday, February 02, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland 715 West Park Avenue Chiefland, Florida 32626

Memorial Service

Friday, March 02, 2018 11:30 AM

Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland 715 West Park Avenue Chiefland, Florida 32626