CASSADAGA: Robert J. Austin, 46, of Ulrich Park Drive, Cassadaga, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, August 23rd, 2024, due to heart conditions. He was born in Dunkirk on May 5, 1978, son of Robert and Shirley M. (Levandoski) Austin, of Cassadaga.
Robert attended Cassadaga Valley Central School and owned Meadowlark Dairy, Sinclairville. He was a social member of the Pine Valley VFW Post #2522 in Cherry Creek. Robert loved farming and exhibiting at fairs.
Surviving besides his parents are three daughters, Mackenzie (Nathan) Rodriguez, Elizabeth Burridge, Ava Burridge, a son, Steven Austin and a brother, Michael P. Austin. Also surviving is his loving companion of eleven years Nichole Burridge of Cassadaga, grandchildren Owen & Oliver Rodriguez, and Robert J. on the way along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents Burton & Ruth Austin and Joseph & Ada Levandoski and uncles Eli, Stanley & Brian.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Wednesday, September 4th from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM from where Funeral Services will follow at 8:30 PM with Rev. Michael Pollock, pastor of Gage Chapel Community Church, Smith Mills, officiating.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Cornell Cooperative Extension, JCC Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY 14702.
To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.