Robert Miningham Dobbs Ferry, New York Obituary

Robert Miningham

Robert Darcy Miningham of Hastings-on-Hudson died April 15th at Calvary Hospital after battling bladder cancer for more than three years. Robert was born April 4, 1942 in Yonkers, the oldest son of George W Miningham, a local roofing contractor, and Lillyann Wegener Miningham. Robert graduated from Halstead School and Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia. He was a member of the Junior Civil Air Patrol and the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed sports, photography, and travel and had a passion for computers. After college Robert went to work for Columbia University's Hudson Labs in Dobbs Ferry. He became an oceanographer and put his computer knowledge to use mapping the ocean floor. He married the former Barbara Ann Haas in 1965. In 1977 Robert became co-owner of the highly respected computer software firm, Miningham & Oellerich, Inc, M&O, 40 Fulton St, NYC, which specializes in front and back office solutions data management for broker-dealers using "Serve me! Suite." Robert is survived by his loving wife; his mother; his sister, Karen Ives; two of his three beloved daughters, Elisabeth Miningham Monsour, Katherine Darcy Miningham deceased 1997, and Victoria Chas Miningham; his Goddaughter, Kristen Blakely and her daughter, Makayla; his four grandchildren Christopher, Lauren, Racheal, and Audrey Monsour; his nephew George Miningham and his four children: his niece Monica Widing and her daughter; and his sister-in-law, Manoli Miningham. Celebration of Robert's Life will be held at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home in Dobbs Ferry, April 23rd. Robert's daughters have created a website, seizetheribbon.com, to raise money for research to fight bladder cancer.
April 4, 1942 - April 15, 201004/04/194204/15/2010
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George Miningham
June 11, 2010
I didnt know him much but i did get a chance to meet him when i went to ny to see my dad. He took us out to get some food, showed my brother how to fly a plane on the computer. I just wanted to show my love and respect.
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Susan Greenberg
April 23, 2010
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Bob was a man of courage, dignity, and generosity. It was good to have him as part of our Hastings community, and he will be missed at the Unitarian Society! With fond memories. Susan and Larry Greenberg
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Carole Meyer McCormick
April 23, 2010
I was saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I graduated Halstead with Bob in 1960. He was a good friend and really cute, too. I remember him driving up to my house in Yonkers on a motorcycle my parents were gardening in front of the house. I got on the motorcyle with Bob a... Continue Reading
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Steve Glickman
April 22, 2010
My deepest condolences to Barbara, Vicky, Elizabeth and the rest of the family. I love how Bob made the people of M&O feel like an extension of his family and I loved hearing the stories and seeing the pictures of his family vacations. He will certainly be missed.
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Al Beale
April 21, 2010
Nancy and I extend our deepest sympathy to Barbara, Vicky and family. Bob's vision, strong drive, inquisitiveness, and joy of life will be missed. The many stories we shared have made fond memories. Thanks Bob.
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