Obituary of Robert G. Ahrens

  Robert Gustave Ahrens passed away peacefully in his home in Bedford on August 13th, 2025 at the age of 74. Robert was born on August 27th, 1950 to Frances Hoffee Ahrens and William J. Ahrens.

  Robert grew up in Nyack, NY with his older brother Billy. He attended St. Ann’s School where he played CYO basketball and was an altar boy.

Robert attended Albertus Magnus High School where he met the love of his life in 10th grade Geometry class, Monica Oswald. Robert excelled at basketball and was selected for the Rockland County all-star team three times.

  Robert attended Columbia University where he studied English Literature, graduating in 1972.  While at Columbia, Robert formed a blues/rock band with his friends called The Sting Rays.  The Sting Rays played at the West End, The Village Gate and CBGBs.

  Robert was hired by the New York Cotton Exchange, where his father had worked for many years. He became a clerk and then a commodities trader with seats on the NY Cotton Exchange, the Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar Exchange, the Comex Exchange and the NY Mercantile Exchange.

  Monica and Robert were married on December 14, 1974 and built a beautiful life together until Monica’s passing in 2022.

  Robert was an excellent golfer and was active on the boards of Westchester Country Club and Winged Foot Golf Club. Robert also loved music, sports, gardening, poker and nature - especially bluebirds.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family and delighted in the company of his grandchildren.

  Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Monica, his brother Billy and his parents Bill and Frances Ahrens.

Robert is the devoted father of David, Molly (Seth) Hirschel, Gus (Andrea) and Bobby.  Robert is the loving grandfather of Colin and Charlotte Hirschel, Mackenzie, Barrett and Crosby Ahrens.

  Friends are invited to visit the Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 4:00 -8:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 7 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford Village, NY on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00 am followed by interment at St. Francis Cemetery, 236 Lexington Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY.

  In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family asks that donations be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.