Robert F. Draper Sr.

Dear Draper Family.
So sorry for your loss. I knew Bob for many years through SCPAL and for many years as a friend. He was the best of men, always a gentleman and will be dearly missed.
Margaret and Roger Pugh

Rob & family

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sending my heart and my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength

Sending our love to the entire family.

Our hearts go out to the entire family. Robert was a wonderful friend , a sweet and loving husband,,father and grandfather. You will surely be missed. May the memories we all share give us comfort in the future.

I have a lifetime of joyouse memories of Uncle Robert and Aunt Kathleen. To Rob, Katie, Liz and Tom my sincerest condolences and prayers. I hope you can hear his laughter and recall his wonderful sense of humor for all time. Love Joe

We are so sorry for your loss and thinking of all of you. Aidan and I have happy memories of visiting all of you and spending time with Poppy and Hammy. Poppy would tell jokes and make us all laugh.

My earliest memory of Uncle Robert must have been around 1959 when I was seven years old. The Randolph clan would visit the palatial Jamaica home of Gram and Gramps by the Grand Central Parkway, and I would look out the bedroom window over the driveway. I could vividly see Uncle Robert driving up to the garage in a bright red sedan. Always gregarious and friendly, he would instantly read my desire to go for a ride in his cool car. He always had time for the rambunctious Randolphs. His sense of humor, his ability to connect with children, his Long Island accent, and his cool cars made an impact on a very young child. He never lost his touch. I always found Uncle Robert easy to talk to: more interested in what I had to say than in what he wanted to say. I’ll miss him.

There are so many stories and memories I could share, but I will keep it to one. When attending Bonnie’s dry wedding in Georgia, he asked Cindy and I and eventually all of the Buxton “children” to come out to the parking lot, a few at a time, where he opened the trunk of his car to expose a full bar for any and all who wanted to partake. Uncle Robert, for that and countless other times when you made me laugh and supported me, I will forever be grateful.

Mr. Draper was an awesome man. You guys were like my second family for many years in my youth. I have a lot of funny memories of him and it was very evident how much he deeply loved his family.. Praying for all of you, I know how hard this is 💙 Keep remembering amazing memories of him and how lucky you were to have him in your lives.

I am so sorry to hear this news.I had the pleasure of meeting Bob about 39 years ago as a trusted financial advisor. He was always such a kind, dear man. He never forgot to inquire about my family. I will miss his kind demeanor and his gentle smile. Sending my deepest sympathies to his family. May he rest in heavenly peace.