Robert Vangor
Robert John Vangor, a Mahopac resident, died Aug. 26 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 90.
Vangor was born in Yonkers to John and Mary Vangor. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, William, and his sisters, Rose Kontur (John), Veronica Mutmansky (Pete) and Margaret Quinn (Albert).
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rochelle; daughter Karen Ann, son Brian (Cathy); granddaughter Jennifer Hatch (Travis); sister-in-law Rhoda Rosenthal (her late husband Fred); many loving and devoted nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and the Collins family.
Vangor attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Yonkers where he was a member of the fife and drum corps. He graduated from Saunders Trades and Technical High School in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served in Germany from 1947 to 1950 as a signal radio and intercept operator. Vangor was honorably discharged as a private, first class. He was proud to go on the Mission 14 Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in 2016 with his son.
By trade, Vangor was a master tool and die maker. He built a large homemade telescope that was featured in Sky & Telescope magazine. He also built and flew radio-controlled airplanes in addition to crafting uniquely-styled homemade slot cars. He enjoyed reading science fiction, watching classic movies and the New York Yankees. Vangor was an avid bowler, tennis and table tennis player and was known to frequent Atlantic City and the Connecticut casinos.
