Robert E. Jacquays, 64,of Ilion, passed away peacefully, March 22, 2012, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born August 8, 1947, in Herkimer, the son of the late Nelson and Virginia Geer Jacquays and attended Mohawk schools. Robert served in the United State Navy overseas during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Costello Paving Company, Schuyler. Robert was a proud member of the V.F.W. Post 502 Ilion/Frankfort and the American Legion Post 25, Mohawk. He had a great love for the outdoors, especially for fishing, camping and boating. Robert enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a die hard Syracuse Orangemen Basketball Fan. He is survived by his companion, Jackie Rogers; his daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Mike Gray of West Winfield and Carol Jacquays and Scott Lawrence of Ilion; his siblings and their spouses, Eleanor and Bill Parslow of Mohawk, Georgiann Jacquays of Mohawk, Jeanine Jacquays(Joyce) of Ilion, Tom Jacquays(Connie) of Herkimer and David and Jane Jacquays of Ilion ;his grandchildren, Michael and Megan Gray, Corina and Alyssa Lawrence; Jackie's children, Wendy Rogers of Cassville, Ross and Jen Rogers of Bridgewater and Buddy and Kelly Rogers of Brookfield; Jackie's grandchildren, Corey, Makayla, Kaleb, Dayton and Kaylee; his special friends, Tim and Kathy and Dana and Erik; his former wife, Diana Keeler Snell. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Roger Jacquays, his brother, Angelo "Tiny" Jacquays and his sister, Geraldine Winter Relatives and friend s are invited to pay their respects at the Applegate, Day and Enea Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion on March 25, 2012 from 12-2PM and 4-6PM. Members of the V.F.W. Post 502, Ilion/Frankfort will be gathering at the funeral home for a 1pm service. Robert's funeral will occur immediately following the calling hours at 6pm, Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home. Internment will take place later at the convenience of the family in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, where he will be laid to rest with his parents. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's memory, may be offered to the American Heart Association or to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.eneafamily.com