POUGHKEEPSIE - Robert A. "Tiny" Eglit , 76, an area resident since 1981, died on June 8, 2025 at Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation. He previously lived in Katonah.

Born in the Bronx on October 12, 1948, Tiny was the son of the late Theodore and Vera (Witol) Eglit. He retired in 1994 from Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 in Brewster.

Tiny loved motorcycles, hot rods, and drag racing. Tiny was the founder of N.E.T.O. Nostalgia Drag Racing. He had been the President of many 1% motorcycle clubs since 1969. He also enjoyed being involved with politics.

On March 21, 2009 at the American Legion in LaGrange , Tiny married Courtnay (McCue) Eglit who survives at home. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Dawn and Skip Harris and Robert and Lisa Eglit; his stepdaughter, Shannon Knight and her husband Chistopher ; his grandchildren, Cheri-Lyn Chimbolo and her husband Patrick, Kyle Harris, Mina Eglit, and Amber Eglit, and Hunter and Rhiannon Knight; his great-grandchildren, Isabella, Jona, Oliver, and Gabriella; the extended Fox family; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1 -4 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.

Donations may be made to the family to help them through this difficult time. Please contact the funeral home for information.

Please visit Tiny's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com .