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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, February 24, 1992                   TAG: 9202230002
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A4   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT ESTY, R.

ESTY, ROBERT E.

Robert E. Esty, age 88 of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 22, 1992 in Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret L. Esty. He was a retired health officer of Glen Ridge, N.J. Mr. Esty was active in sports during high school and college. He was an outstanding pitcher and played semi-pro baseball after college. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara E. and William J. Meyer, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Dr. William R. Meyer, Rockville, Md.; Miss Linda S. Meyer, Boston, Mass.; Gary J. Meyer, Houston, Texas; two great-grandchildren, William R. Meyer and Scot G. Meyer, both of Rockville, Md.; sister, Mrs. Marion Pickett, West Palm Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be private. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.

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