My father-in-law

Folks,
I'd like to ask if you'd all pray for the repose of my father-in-law's soul. He passed away on Friday, and I'd like prayers for my family. I've added a copy of the obituary composed by himself, my wife, and sister-in-law. What a guy! Thanks!

Robert T. Mahar (Moe)
of Binghamton

Attention all ye citizens pay heed to what I say, for on this warm November 10th evening, Robert T. Mahar passed away. His cheerful morning face and his droll sense of humor will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him. He was predeceased by his parents, Leigh F. and Julia Mahar. He is survived by his devoted, understanding and patient wife of more than 50 years, Margaret McHale Mahar, Binghamton. He is survived by his seven children, R. Thomas and Elizabeth Mahar, Binghamton, Mary and David Mineno, Johnson City, Margaret and John Tobias, Binghamton, Leigh Mahar, Binghamton, Katherine Mahar and Dineshkant Parikh, Kingston, N.Y., Eileen and Thomas Mallon, Binghamton, and Julia Mahar, Binghamton. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Mahar Smith, Endwell; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed by his two cats, Daedelus and Psipsina, as well as several chipmunks, squirrels and blue jays in the neighborhood. He was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School, class of January 1943. He attended Alabama Polytech and Triple Cities College at Syracuse. He was a printer, proof reader and typesetter at the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin for 37 years. He was a humble and proud veteran of WWII, who was wounded in action and a prisoner of war. He was a decorated hero having received the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, New York State Conspicuous Service Cross and the Patron Saint of the Rhythm Method. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, serving as usher, bingo worker and Holy Name Society member for more than 50 years. He was a proud member of the Broome County Ancient Order of Hibernians and served with his wife as Grand Marshall of the Binghamton St. Patrick's Day Parade, 1996. He was a member of the German Club and the VFW post 478. By his fine example, his children learned to accept all people, regardless of popular opinion. He played the harmonica and the accordion and he spent many creative hours with his family, singing along with Mitch. In lieu of flowers, buy a bag of peanuts for your backyard wildlife. Have a good laugh everyday, Carpe diem.
Funeral Services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. and at 12 Noon at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Whitney Point. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.