Robert F. Basenfelder, age 100, of River Road, Rome, NY, died on May 30, 2026.

A lifelong resident of Floyd, NY, he was born November 18,1925, the son of Francis and Jennie Nutt Basenfelder. He married C. Fabiola Maes on January 30th, 1960. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, having served overseas in the European Theater during WWII. He was employed as a systems analyst for 41 years at Revere Copper & Brass, retiring in 1987.

An ardent fisherman and sportsman, he was also an avid carpenter and enjoyed handicrafts, general repairs, and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, C. Fabiola Basenfelder, children: Aleta Duvall, Roberta Basenfelder, Rebecca Basenfelder, Romona (Roy) Gan, Timothy Basenfelder; grandchildren: Eva Duvall, Robert Duvall (Lindsay Buchanan); great-grandchild: Benedict Duvall; sisters: Arda Makarchuk, Jane Basenfelder; nieces and nephews: Gordon Makarchuk, Lisa Makarchuk, Laura Makarchuk, Lana Makarchuk, Margaret Romer, Anita Orf, Julie Armstrong Smith, and James Kobelia Jr., as well as other members of his extended family.

He was predeceased by his son, Rafael Basenfelder, in 1982; son-in-law, Alan Duvall, in 2017; and granddaughters, Angela Rose Duvall, in 2018; and Sofia Rafaela Patel, in 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 4, at St. Peter's Church, 200 N. James Street, Rome, NY at 11 AM. Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery, Stittville.

There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, Rome.

Please offer online condolences at: www.barryfuneralhome.com.