Robert C. Jennings

Jennings, Robert C. MECHANICVILLE Robert C. Jennings, 73, of Upper Newtown Road, died Saturday evening, August 23, 2008 at home, after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, April 12, 1935, son of the late Alfred and Helen Ensign Jennings, Bob had a lifetime involvement with his family's farm and Jennings Spreader Service for years, before retiring. He served with the U.S. Army from 1958-60. In addition to his spreader service, Bob was a contracted truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service for years. He was a member of Post 91, American Legion of Mechanicville, the Free and Accepted Masons, the Oriental Shriners and that organization's Keystone Kops, performing at many parades and community events, driving his mini car, to the joy of young and old alike. A fun loving fellow, Bob was affectionately know as "Hooper", and was always in the middle of the action, having fun with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Virginia St. Marie Jennings; a daughter, Vickie Jennings-Penman of Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, Curtis and wife Wendy Jennings of Peru, N.Y. and Earl and wife Suzanne Jennings of Cohoes; grandchildren, Abigail and Owen Penman, and Laina Jennings. Also a sister, Grace (George) Sickler of S.C.; step- children, Nelson St. Marie, Betsy (Rob) Holl and Ted (Joann) St. Marie of Stillwater; along with step-grand and great-children. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister Marilyn Jennings. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Remembrances to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 516 Carew Ave., Springfield, MA 01104, would be appreciated.