Lt. Robert “Bobby” J. Drain, age 74, of Yonkers, NY passed away early Saturday morning, December 5, 2020.
He was the son of Capt. William J. Drain of the YFD and Eileen P. Drain.
Bobby’s warmhearted, giving nature and sense of humor was always felt by all. Throughout his storied 38 year career as a Yonkers firefighter, he was highly decorated for his heroism and unflinching courage. As people fled the burning building, Bobby ran in. Known as a hero and all around great man to many, he will be greatly missed.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his children Taylor, Richard, TaraLynn, Christian, Erica and Kelley. Bobby is also survived by his adoring 5 grandchildren as well as his brother Eugene J. Drain, retired YPD. Bobby was predeceased by his brother William J. Drain Jr. and his grandson Edward Christian DeGuisto IV.
Visitation will be at the Flynn Memorial Home, on Tuesday, December 8th from 4PM – 8PM. Please be aware that there is a limit of 25 people in the funeral home at any one time and masks are required are all times.
A Mass will be held at the Annunciation Church, 475 Westchester Avenue, Crestwood on December 9th at 10AM.
Interment will be immediately following burial at Gate of Heaven in Valhalla.
The family graciously requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association (www2.heart.org) in lieu of flowers.
Flynn Memorial Home, Inc.
1652 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10710
914-963-5178
flynnmemorialhome.com