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Robert DeGroff Obituary

DeGroff, Robert H. LOUDONVILLE Robert H. DeGroff, 72, of Loudonville, died July 13, 2008 at his home. Born in Schenectady in November 1935, he was the son of the late Harold H. and Elizabeth (Andersen) DeGroff. He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. He was employed with Standard Products as an accountant for many years. Bob was a member of Octavo Singers in Schenectady and a member of the St. Pius X chorus. He is survived by his wife, Diane whom he married on September 10, 1977. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Laurence H. and his older brother, Thomas G. Bob and Diane would like to thank special friends, Idalia, Timothy and Catalina Wenk, Carol and James Daly, John Conway and Anthony Hunter for their kind support through his illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville with Fr. Farano, officiating. Interment will be in the St. Agnes Mausoleum. The family will receive relatives and friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the St. Pius X Chapel. Contributions may be made in his memory to Palliative Care of Seton Health, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy N.Y., or Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, N.Y. Arrangements are entrusted to Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home, a Scott & Barbieri Family Funeral Home, Albany. To express condolences visit scott-barbieri.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 15, 2008.

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Sharon Randall

July 17, 2008

Dear Diane. I'm very sorry to hear about Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and in the days ahead. I will always remember Bob as a fellow convert to catholicism. I have nice memories of our time as sponsors for RCIA candidates.
God Bless You.

Jean Ennulat

July 15, 2008

Dear Aunt Diane ~~ I hope you can feel my arms around you as I send this hug from Indiana. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Jean

Carol Smith

July 15, 2008

Diane,
It is with deep sorrow that I extend condolences for the passing of your brloved husband Bob. This is a difficult time for you, knowing the closeness that you and Bob shared. You will both be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

Erin Ryan

July 15, 2008

My sympathy goes out to Mr. DeGroff's children as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Janet Gaitor

July 15, 2008

Diane,

Although none of us can feel your deepest grief, I hope you know that you need not grieve alone. Your friends will be there to help you in any way you need. You are in our thoughts during this sad time.
Bless you,

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