Mass: 9:45 am, Tuesday, May 30, 2017, St. Joseph’s church, Bronxville, NY
Robert James Athans – died on May 24, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long and fulfilling life. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years Susan June Carver. Preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Nicholas and Beatrice Athans. He is survived by his four children Susan Alexandra, Robyn Courtney, Byron Carver and Timothy Dwight and nine grandchildren. “Poppy” as he was affectionately known by to his grandchildren graduated in 1951 from Tuckahoe High School. He was a cum laude graduate from Yale University and Cornell Medical School in 1955 and 1959, respectively. Following that he entered private practice, and was a member of the Lawrence Hospital staff for 50 years. He also served as Eastchester Fire Department Surgeon. Mass of Christian Burial at St Joseph’s Church, Bronxville on Tuesday May 30th at 9:45AM.
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