Robert W. Van Buren,75, a lifelong resident of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 24, 2022, at home. Born, November 23, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late John W. and Mary Davies Van Buren. A 1964 graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, he worked at IBM for many years. His career started in Poughkeepsie, and he retired early from Kingston. In his retirement, he owned and operated a lawn care business and serviced many local customers. In his younger years, Bob was proud to be a volunteer firefighter with the Hyde Park Fire Department and a Little League Coach with the Hyde Park Little League. Survivors include his daughter, Jill Van Buren, of Katy, Texas; grandson, Pace Singletary, of Philadelphia, Penn.; brother, John M. Van Buren, and wife, Paulette, of Hyde Park; two nieces and a nephew. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Stephen R. Van Buren in 2015. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The Van Buren family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.org) Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.