Robert Bruce Coombs

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Bruce Coombs, of Fairport, formerly of Prattsburgh, NY.  He took his final earthly breaths, unafraid and with an open heart, surrounded by his loving family on March 26, 2026, at the age of 77.  He was predeceased by his parents Alan Bruce and Grace Kennedy Coombs; brothers James and Gary.

Bob is survived by his adoring wife of 52 years, Teresa “Tere” Coombs; son Martin (Jennifer) Coombs, granddaughters Haley, Lauren and Abby; daughter Ana (Jason) Brightful, granddaughters Isabella and Gianna, and niece and nephews Ely, Christian, Robert and Edward Carrillo.

He is also survived by daughters Amelia Grace (Renato) Coombs-Bassallo, Maria Elena (Mark) Ricciardi and Pilar Eileen Coombs; grandchildren Nadiushka, Max, Lucas, Celeste, Valeria and Eileen; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Bob was a long-time resident of Prattsburgh, where his family has deep roots. He served his country in the United States Army as a military policeman in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict and was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology.  He was a talented software engineer, retiring from Eastman Kodak Co. and later Salient Systems in Horseheads.  He gave back to his community by serving as the Justice of the Peace in Prattsburgh for twelve years, sitting on the school board and was a member of the American Legion in Prattsburgh and Penfield.

Bob loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and learning new hobbies. His life was a beautiful story of resilience, grace, love and generosity.  He will be remembered for his deep faith, volunteerism, ever-present smile and gentle spirit. Bob’s memory will forever live in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

The family would like to thank the staff at Wilmot Cancer Center(Hematology) for their care, friendship and support of Bob over the last eight years. Special thanks also to the nurses and doctors of Strong Palliative Inpatient Team for their compassionate care during Bob’s final days.

Family and Friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 9 from 4-7 PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 3325 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623. Bob’s Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 10 at 1 PM at Saint Louis Church, 64 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534. Interment will be held at a later date in the Prattsburgh Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s honor to local charity “St. Peter’s Kitchen”, PO Box 11031, Rochester, NY, 14611  (www.stpeterskitchen.org) or national charity “Food for the Poor” ,6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073-3602 (www.foodforthepoor.org). May his memory be a blessing to others.