GUILDERLAND – Robert Lockwood Perry, 82, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born on September 16, 1928, the son of James and Mabel Perry, Robert graduated from Milne High School and earned a BS degree in Chemistry at Union College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed at the Army/Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he met the love of his life, Peggy June Wiegand. He returned to Union College to earn his MS in Chemistry, and worked at Sterling Winthrop Research Institute in Rensselaer for nearly 40 years, retiring as Administrator for Safety and Security. He was a volunteer member of the Hudson Valley Girl Scouts for over forty years, and enjoyed camping at the former Camp Little Notch in Fort Ann, NY. He lived in McKownville all his life, and was a member of the McKownville Fire Dept. for 60 years, serving as Chief for 21 of those years.
Robert was predeceased by his wife Peggy in January 2001. He is survived by his children Robert and Deborah Perry; his daughter in law Kathy Perry; his grandchildren Katy, Tom, Richie, and Ian; his sisters in law Patricia Foster, Katy Emmert, Edna Fuller, Eloise Wiegand, and Susie DeClercq; and his nieces Kimberly Tucci, Susan Ludwig, and Karen Santamaria. He was predeceased by his brother James Perry, who died in 1966.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make memorial contributions to St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208; or to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Avenue # 201, Albany, NY 12210. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
jane melas
November 10, 2010 at 7:58 amDear Bob and Deb,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father.
Long time friends of your Mom and Dad, Mike and Jane Melas
Dolon Peete
November 10, 2010 at 7:58 amSo sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from your fond memories. The Bible gives us comfort when it assures us that soon all causes of suffering will end and mankind can enjoy life forever in perfect health. (Pslams 37:11,29; Revelation 21:3,4; John 17:3)
We can even be reunited with our lost loved ones. (John 5:28,29)
Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences.
Karen Santamaria
November 10, 2010 at 8:23 amI miss the Christmas Eves, after church…the cookies..the movies..just being together. You will be missed Uncle Bob..so very much..we love you!
Karen and Family
Rene Paluba
November 11, 2010 at 9:16 amDeb and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
God bless,
Rene
Jeff Fuller
November 11, 2010 at 12:01 pmBob and Deb,
Ours thoughts and condolences go out to you and your loved ones with the news of the passing of your Father.
He was a great man and I have fond memories of evenings spent in your home as a youth with the FD scanner as the background music. Little did I know at the time I would end up following in his footsteps and still think about him every time the bell goes off at work.
Love Jeff and Family
Mary Mapes Phillips
November 13, 2010 at 1:25 pmI was sorry to learn of bob’s passing. I send my deepest sympathy. A Milne classmate.
Eloise Wiegand
December 13, 2010 at 1:18 pmIt’s now been a few weeks but I’m sure the sorrow/sadness is still in your hearts especially as Christmastime grows near. I have been thinking of you both so much lately. Wish I could have come to the funeral, but wish even more I could have visited with Bob in person one last time. I know he is happy now that he is reunited with Peg. Looking forward to seeing you guys as soon as you can make plans to come to Arkansas. I love you both. Aunt Eloise