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Robert McMeekin Obituary

McMeekin, Robert N. LATHAM Robert Nelson McMeekin, 98, of Latham, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Newburgh, he was the son of the late Robert Alexander McMeekin and Blanche (Hannon) Mc-Meekin, and husband of the late Elizabeth M. McMeekin, and to whom he was married 68 years. During World War II, Mr. McMeekin served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Lexington. He was employed by the State Education Department for 45 years, until his retirement. Aside from his full time employment, Robert was a well-known tenor saxophone player who played with some of jazz's finest musicians, including Bobby Hackett and the Les Brown Band. He was an avid lifelong New York Yankees fan. Robert is the beloved father of Stacia M. Sipperly and her husband Lynn of Colonie. He is the devoted grandfather of Karen M. Miller, Linda J. Hunt, Christine Sipperly-Bult and Brian T. Sipperly. He is the cherished great-grandfather of Kendra and Jared Hunt and Jeremy and Zachary Bult. Funeral services will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 -south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 in memory of Robert N. McMeekin. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2008.

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Patricia Vielkind

August 7, 2008

Stacy and family,
I am sorry to read of the passing of your father. I was away on a cruise and am just catching up on things so I apologize for the late condolences. My thoughts are with you and all the family during this difficult time.
Sincerely yours,
Tricia Vielkind

Cathy Cassady

July 31, 2008

Oh, Christine--I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you (and the rest of your family) in my prayers.

I hope during this difficult time you are able to remember all the blessings of your grandfather's life and what a legacy he has left you and yours. I know he's been a joy to you and I pray that the sorrow you now feel will soon be overcome by the happiness you have had with him in your life.

May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand,

Sal & Mary D'Amore

July 31, 2008

Stacy, Lynn and family. our condolences to all of you on the passing of your dad and grandfather. I could not believe he was 98 years old. I remember when your mom passed away Stacy and I just assumed that he had also. In all the years we have known each other, I was unaware of your dad's musical talents, very impressive. Well, just know that our prayers are with you and maybe the four of us can get together (actually six with Dave and Roni) and talk over old times. Stay well and God bless you.

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