Robert "Bob" Franklin Fitch, III

Our beloved Robert Franklin Fitch III, "Bob", was born September 27,1950 at White Plains Hospital where sadly he passed away on May 12, 2026. He is predeceased by his parents Nancy Elizabeth Harvey and Robert Franklin Fitch II. Among his survivors are his Sister Nancy Elizabeth of Virginia and brother Kevin David "Raphael" Fitch of Montana; also nephew Saliym Surya Fitch and mother Carol (Maliake) Word Robinson of Wappinger Falls.

On August 22, 1991, Bob and Roslyn White married in the White Plains Court Chambers of Judye Harold Wood. Roslyn survives him as does daughter Ayena Adams and her fiancé Lionel Murray of Loganville, GA and granddaughter Arianna Mselle and her father Luringe of White Plains. All of Bob's family, friends, and members of his Randstad USA team feel sorely, his sudden loss, and also that of his dear cousin Jackie one day later. We admire his righteous battle to stay here with us, and his cousin’s courage.

Bob is cousin to many in his extended maternal family - Some elderly, others newly born; some residing in Las Vegas, many in New York City and Westchester, and others in Cities throughout the southeast. Branches of the Dogan and Edwards families from Spartanburg, SC came together in 2019 for his mother’s 100th birthday celebration. We all were renewed by our shared ancestry, heritage, and legacy with the White Plains family that included the brightness of their cousin Bob.

Bob is a 1973 graduate of now storied Quinnipiac University, majoring in Mathematics. Initially working in the banking industry to become an actuary, he eventually took a new career direction as a computer analyst/consultant and lecturer and eventually worked as a problem-solver and as an IT on the “Help Desk” at Randstad USA. Working from home, he provided technical and non-technical support for PC and desktop users domestically and globally. This was a job he absolutely loved and in which he excelled. He was actually on the job when he was stricken.

Bob is known for his kindness, patience, empathy, warm spirit, and sense of humor. These qualities served him well at work and at home. Toward the end of her long life, Bob was the chief family caregiver and housemate of our mother. His loving care, his standing by her side always (literally and figuratively), helped her live to be 103 years of age. She was proud of that shared achievement, and grateful to him and Lisa, her home-aide, for their devotion and that of other members of her family and friends.

So, to Robert we say: yes, these last weeks we were looking for a miracle. God never failed us - the miracle was always in front of us - it was YOU, a true mensch (a person of honor) in our lives. Go with God, Robert.

With love and gratitude,

Your Family & Friends

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ATTENTION: As we continue to help safeguard those in our facility amid continuing various health concerns, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people & possible spread of illness, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday May 22, 2026 from 12:00PM-1:00PM Lee's Funeral Home, immediately followed by Graveside Service at Kensico Cemetery around 2PM. There is a MAXIMUM CAPACITY of 80 people strictly enforced at funeral home at any time. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get here, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, social distancing must be maintained (please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably just elbow bumping briefly if at all). If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if at our capacity at any time. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home & cemetery staff/personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for kindly following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Robert Fitch, III entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Fitch Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the funeral home wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the funeral home &/or at cemetery if you choose, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have and/or are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the funeral home, and directions of the funeral home staff & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following accordingly to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute In LIEU of flowers you may choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor, and/or the family kindly suggests a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor to: Save The Children, Meals on Wheels &/or St. Jude Children's Hospital (may be done simply through the donation links here in website just slightly below or above to any charity link listed, or on your own also to Meals-on-Wheels of White Plains, 311 North Street, Suite G-5, White Plains, NY 10605 Meals-on-Wheels-of-White-Plains ). If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Thursday May 21, 2026 by/before 6:00PM or Friday May 22, 2026 by/before 11:45AM to Lee's Funeral Home. The Family Thanks You!