Robert George Barlow of Rochester, NY, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.
These are some of the moments and memories that shaped his story.
Some bonds are not loosened by absence.
Robert George Barlow, age 88, of Rochester, New York, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. He is survived by his son, Robert Barlow (Jennifer); grandson, Micah Bennett; sister, Diane Reeve (Don); nephew, Cory Reeve (Jennifer); niece, Carly Reeve; and nephew, Jay Reeve (Lauren).
Robert was a dedicated father who shared his love of fast cars, movies, and music with his son throughout his life. He notably attended auto races at Watkins Glen International racetrack for more than 50 years, where he was known as "The Mayor of The Glen Club" holding court reliving the days when Formula One and Can-Am cars raced the historic track.
Professionally, Robert worked as a technician for both Kodak and Xerox with a passion for learning and understanding how complex machines worked – even working on early projects for NASA.
Visiting hours will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18th at Miller Funeral Home, 301 W Main St, Victor, NY 14564.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the International Motor Racing Research Center, 610 S Decatur St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, or to WXXI, 280 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614.
Miller Funeral Services is honored to serve the family of Robert George Barlow.
