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Robert Allen Obituary

Allen, Robert S. ALBANY Robert S. Allen, 64, formerly of Colonie, N.Y., died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Community Hospice Inn in St. Peter's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was an auto mechanic, roofer and medical repair technician prior to his illness. He was an Army veteran. He was the son of the late Albert Jordan and Katherine Mae (Pierce) Allen; beloved husband of Faith Marie (Hunter) Allen; devoted father of Candy Leigh (R.D.) Smith, Colleen Marie (Fred) Pekrul, a son, George Joseph Merhige III; brother of Sonja (Mike) Hart, George (Liz) Allen, Ronald and John Morrison and the late Alice Putnam and Richard Allen; also survived by his grandchildren, Cristina Marie Menard, Frederick (Freddy) Raymond Pekrul, Olivia Inez Smith, Hunter (Teddy) Lovell Pekrul, Elijah Robert Allen Smith, Noah Alexander Jordan Smith, Edward (Eddie) Avery Pekrul, and great- grandfather of Savanah Marie Menard; many nieces, nephews; and his best friend Joseph Lyman. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. The family requested that those who wish to remember Bob make contributions to St. Peter's Hospice Inn, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 in his memory.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2008.

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Ann Kretzschmar

June 25, 2008

My Dearest Sister Faith, Nieces Colleen and Candy and my Nephew Sweet Georgie,

I Love You All So Much and Will do anything to make this difficult time in your lives easier. I pray that God grants you the peace and comfort that you need now.

Faith, you are a pillar of strength and are a true model of how to care for a loved one. Bobby was blessed to have you as his wife, friend and nurce.

God sent you to our family because he knew we needed you. We are all better people because you are our sister. Named appropriately "Faith" and this is what you have given us.

God Bless You,
Ann

Sue & Tom Trifiletti

June 24, 2008

Dear Faith, we're so sorry to hear of your loss. Please feel free to get in touch if there is anything at all we can do to help.

Courtney Krasucki

June 23, 2008

Dear Faith,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Please call if you need anything.

Bert Hunter

June 23, 2008

to my sister faith ...i'm sorry about bob u are in my prayers.love your brother

Lisa Cain

June 23, 2008

Faith and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Trista Smith

June 23, 2008

Aunt Faith & Family
I just want to say I love you guys and I love Uncle Bobby it hurts to know he's not here anymore but it's bitter sweet to know he's not in pain anymore he's at finally at peace. I'm here for you guys always and Uncle Bobby will always have a place in my heart.
I Love You Guys!

Ann Putnam

June 22, 2008

Dear Aunt Faith& family,
U know we are all sorry for the loss of Uncle Bob.he was a good old soul,who always kept to his self and what not.seems like my moms picnics were the only places u would see him.Well what I can say for a fine man very strong man. He faught till the end ,we know the allen thing.Well he will not be forgotting.
Take care Uncle Bob (Rip)
love annie&justice

Nanci Hicks

June 22, 2008

Faith I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. You are in my prayers

Sara Lyon

June 21, 2008

Dear Faith and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you the strength to carry on.
Sophia Mulyca and Sara Lyon

Peg Coleman

June 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Meredith Mabb

June 21, 2008

Aunt Faith & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. The years i knew Uncle Bobby he seemed to be a wonderful man with a big heart. he will always be loved and missed dearly in my heart.

Raymond Morrison

June 21, 2008

It's been a long time but i will always remember Bob as it was yesterday, and i know Bob put every one before him self he will be greatly missed.

Debbie(Melita) Petramale

June 20, 2008

Dear Faith and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I have known the family for soo many years, I feel a part of it.

Your Friend

Debbie

Tina Bailey

June 20, 2008

Faith and family, I am so very sorry loss for the loss of a husband, father and friend. If there is anything I can do please let me know. With a heavy heart, Hugs, Tina Bailey

Sonia Tuttle

June 20, 2008

Our thoughts are with you. We were glad we got to see Bobby and Alice too, at Tracie's wedding. We have some photos of them taken that day that we will always cherish.
Love, Bob and Sonia Tuttle

Robert Springer

June 20, 2008

You will always be remembered as a friend and co-worker
Bob

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