Robert Edward Bogart, 81, died April 14, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in White Plains, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for seven years, coming from his birthplace.
He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Before retirement, he was a professional firefighter for the city of White Plains for 34 years, attaining the rank of lieutenant.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 396 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6964, both in Brigantine, N.J., and also was a member of Elks Lodge 1774 in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marlene Herow Bogart, of Vero Beach; sons, Wayne R. Bogart, of Carmel, N.Y., and Scott E. Bogart and Lance W. Bogart, both of White Plains; daughters, Lori M. Bogart, of Boulder, Colo., Donna P. Cunningham, of Waterbury, Conn., and Tracey A. Bogart, of White Plains; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Westchester Medical Foundation/Burn Center, Taylor Pavilion, Suite C-3, 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, N.Y. 10595; foundation.westchestermedicalcenter.com/bogart.
A celebration of his life will be at 10 a.m. April 19 at the Strunk Funeral Home of Vero Beach with the Rev. John M. Kerry officiating.
A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge 1774 in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
