1930 - 2024
OBITUARY
Dr Robert Joseph Sanator passed away peacefully on Sunday July 14, 2024. He was 93 years old and a month away from reaching 94. He left behind his wife Mary Ann, his children Barbara Sullivan and Michael along with their spouses Thomas Sullivan and Elizabeth Sanator. He was adored by his 8 Grandchildren, Thomas Sullivan, Lindsay Fink, Kristen Johnson, Mackenzie Cardinale, Jenny Horn, Charly Sanator, Matthew Sullivan, Kara Sanator, along with his 16 Great Grandchildren.
Dr Robert Sanator was a ICON in the Aerospace Industry. He joined Fairchild Republic as a young Engineer out of college and while he earned a MS in Applied Mechanics and a Ph.D in Aeronautics from Polytechnic Institute of New York. At age 53 he became President of Fairchild Republic in December 1983. Besides many other Aircraft programs he played a major role in the design, development, and production of the A-10 Aircraft where over 700 A-10 aircrafts were manufactured and delivered to US Air Force and National Guard all over the world. During his time at Fairchild, Robert also received many awards from the AIAA, NSIA, AFA, and “Man of the Year” for Boys Town of Italy. After retiring from Fairchild Republic, Robert joined Long Island University as Dean of Business Management from 1991 to 2008. He was successful towards developing Advance Technology areas within the college similar to what major companies had to better prepare students for their upcoming careers.
Robert loved to sail and participated in numerous Regatta’s both on Long Island, NY and Marco, Fla. Robert was also a member of Garden City Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf and dining. Robert also enjoyed coaching his daughter and sons basketball, baseball, and football teams associated with community CYO, PBC, and Little League. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 AM at St. Anne’s RC Church, Garden City, NY. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Robert J. Sanator Immediate Impact Scholarship at Long Island University by sending a check payable to Long Island University. Attn; Advancement, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY, 11548 with “ Robert J. Sanator Scholarship” in the memo line.
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Donations in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Support Network, 1421 Pine Ridge Rd. # 100, Naples, FL 34105 by sending a check with Robert J Sanator in the memo line.
VISITATION
Monday, July 22
4:00 - 8:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday, July 23
10:00 AM
St. Anne R.C. Church
35 Dartmouth Street, Garden City, NY
ENTOMBMENT
Holy Rood Cemetery
111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY