Robert "Bob" Jones

Jones, Robert "Bob" LAKE WALES, Fla. Robert "Bob" Jones passed away at Lake Wales Hospital in Florida on April 12, 2017, after a long illness. Bob was born and raised in Watervliet, the son of the late William and Clara (Comeau) Jones. After graduation from high school, Bob served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Following service to his country, he went to work for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., working his way up the ladder. While at Niagara Mohawk, Bob was very active in the I.B.E.W., Local Union #137, first as shop steward, then financial secretary, and then voted in as president/business manager for many years. His leisure's included boating, bowling, softball and being an all-around handyman. Bob was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing cards later in life. Bob is survived by his loving daughter, Linda (Thomas) Tuller of North Colonie; his loving son, Robert F. (Mary) Jones Jr. of Wichita Falls, Texas; his sister, Marie Larkin of Cortland; his long-time partner, Gladys Todosciuk of Lake Wales; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Bob was predeceased by his son, Richard A. Jones; his twin sister, Margaret Jones; his brother, William Jones; his former wife, Evelyn Jones; and his grandson, Joseph Scorza. Family and friends are invited to memorial calling hours on Tuesday, April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cummings Funeral Home, 643 Third Ave., Watervliet. A Christian service will be held the following morning, Wednesday, starting at the funeral home, followed by a Roman Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2416 7th Ave., Watervliet. Interment will immediately follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or diabetes.org.