Robert VerCruysse

Waterport - Robert E. VerCruysse, 75, beloved husband of Veda VerCruysse, passed away after a short illness with family by his side on May 22, 2024.

Bob was a Jack of All Trades, dedicating time to GE, Vistakon, Mayer Brothers, and finally Krehers Farm. He could fix anything, thus giving him the name "Bob the Builder" from his grandchildren.

He enjoyed hunting and motorcycles, but most of all, he enjoyed the time spent with his children and grandchildren.

Bob was born March 27, 1949 in Medina, New York to Marilyn (Williams) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Veda; three children, Tracy (Mike) VerCruysse, Robin (Josh) Jurs, and Robert M. (Angela) VerCruysse; his brother, Louis VerCruysse; sisters, Ruth Leno and Florence Shafer; and his in-laws, Ann London, Jerry and Monica London, and Wende London. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tyler (Alishia) VerCruysse, Spencer (Ashley) Perry, Damien (Bronson) Perry, Mitchell (Allie) Perry, Dalton (Erika) VerCruysse, Quinton (Michelle) VerCruysse, Joshua Wells, Abigale (Matthew) Wells, Elizabeth (John) Jurs, Savanna Wells, Dominic VerCruysse, Payten (Kiarra) VerCruysse, and Brody VerCruysse; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Bob was predeceased by his mother, Marilyn (Williams) Smith; sister, Sheila (Victor Haynes; in-laws, Charles and Ellen London, Charles J. London, and Sydney Richard London.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Batavia office of Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty St. Suite 6 Batavia, Ny 14020

Arrangements were entrusted to H.E. Turner & Co. in Batavia. As requested by Bob, there will be no viewing. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.