Robert F. Ingraham of Largo, Florida and formerly of Middleport, NY, died on April 11, 2014 at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. He was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 1, 1948, the son of the late Harry and Marie (Pajak) Ingraham. Bob was a 1966 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School and served in the US Army as a member of the Adjutant Generals 79th US Army Band.
Bob was well-known for his trumpet playing, having been a former member of the Lockport, NY Community Band and at the Bamboo Beer Garden at John’s Pass.
Bob is survived by his wife, Molly (Hayden) Ingraham; his children: Michelle (Michael) Ford, Heather Kidney and Christopher (Theresa) Niver; his sister: Betty (Martin) Stoll: Papa to Jocelyn, Morgan, Zachery, Savana, Michael, Kera, Jacob and Christian: brother-in-law to Joseph (Shonah) Hayden, Helen Sue (Randy) Unterborn, Jane (David) Barrancotta, and Mary Pat (Russ) Davis; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend of Lorraine Hufnagel. Bob is predeceased by his parents and dear friend, Madeline Rackiewicz.
Bob will be interred with military honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery on April 28, 2014. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Hospice Unit at Bay Pines Healthcare System, P.O. Box 477, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
