Robert Bruce Bachman

Robert Bruce Bachman

November 3, 2018
Robert Bruce Bachman, 81, of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away Nov. 3, 2018, at University Hospital. Born in Carbon County, Pa., Bruce lived in the area for most of his life. He was a founding member of Blue Water Capital Management and served as the firm's compliance officer. With over 50 years of experience in financial services, Bruce held several positions in the industry, including general agent for Penn Mutual and Berkshire Mutual Life Insurance Company. In 1959 he received a BS in economics from Colgate University and also served as a captain in the United States Air Force. He held the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from The American College. Bruce served as the president for both the Syracuse Lions Club and the General Agents and Managers Association. Bruce enjoyed many activities and hobbies and was an avid runner and sailor, with memberships in the Syracuse Track Club and the Vera Cruz Yacht Club. He loved sports and all things Colgate University. And he was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Fairmount Community Church, UCC, as well as American Legion Post 1361. He is predeceased by his wife of 45 years Judith H. Bachman in 2011.
Bruce is survived by his daughter Amy Westaway and son-in-law Joey Westaway; his son Ben Bachman and daughter-in-law Kati Konz Bachman, and his granddaughters Maggie and Molly Bachman.