Robert D. Hand

Robert D. Hand, 66, of 11 North Street, Friendship, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at home with family at his side after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born on August 11, 1958, in Wellsville he was a son of Audrey McNamara.  In 1981, he met his lifelong companion Sandi Rogers who survives.

Robert attended Belmont Central School.  While he was young, he was a farmhand on local farms, shoveled snow in Belmont area, and was a handyman that worked at church.  Bob had worked for the Friendship Foundry until it closed, after that he worked for McHone Industries in Salamanca, and later. for the Town of Friendship Highway Department, but his last job was at J&R Auto in Olean as an automotive detailer until becoming ill.

During his youth her served as an altar boy.  He was an avid NASCAR fan following Dale Earnhardt Sr., and collecting his memorabilia. He will be remembered for being a perfectionist always taking great pride in anything that he was doing, especially his yardwork.

He is survived by his lifelong companion, Sandi

His mother               Audrey McNamara                                    Belfast

2 Sons                        Justin Hand                                                  Hinsdale

                                    Anthony Hand                                             Friendship

Step Daughter         Danielle Rhude                                           Belfast

Grandchildren         Cody, Julian, Ivorie, Brianna, and Tobias Hand, and Christopher and Angel Fuller and Junelle Shaw.

2 Brothers                 Kevin (Christina) Hand                              Dalton

                                    Kenneth Hand                                             Cuba

A Sister                      Sandra Sadler                                              Belfast

Several Nieces and Nephews

And his dog Ginger

He was predeceased by a brother Richard Hand and four siblings whom died in infancy.

The family will receive friends at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 E. Hughes Street, Belfast on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 10-11:00 A.M. at which time a Memorial Mass will be held.  The Rev. John Cullen will be the celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Belfast.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com