Robert John Graham

Robert “Bob” John Graham, age 63, of Chardon, died peacefully Nov. 30, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1946, in Cheektowaga, N.Y. and was a resident here since 1985, coming from Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Graham was a banker for 30 years before his retirement. Bob married Dale (Brosius) on July 8, 1989, in Bainbridge. Bob was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Although Bob suffered from MS for the past 17 years, his abiding faith was an inspiration to many. He was the husband of Dale (Brosius); father of Shannon (James) Love of San Diego, Calif., Kyle (Laura) Graham of Chesapeake, Va.; stepfather of David (Debbie) Serraglio of Brecksville, Randy (Louise) Serraglio of Tuscon, Ariz., Christopher (Shannon) Serraglio of Thompson, Ronald (Nikki) Serraglio of Auburn, and Amy (Mike) Serraglio-Fierman of Chardon; grandfather of 12; and brother-in-law of Mary Graham of Jackson, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Irene (Kaufman) Graham; and brother, Gerald Graham. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 4, at 3 p.m. at Chardon Christian Fellowship Church, 401 S. Hambden St., Chardon. Pastor Wayne Sanders will officiate at services. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 to noon at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (on State Route 44, 500 feet south of Route 6/Chardon Square), Chardon, with a prayer service at noon. Private burial will be held at Chardon Municipal Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Information and online condolences at www.burrservice.com.