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Robert Darmetko Obituary

Darmetko, Robert J. Sr. AVERILL PARK Robert J. Darmetko, Sr., 71, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his daughter's home in Watervliet. Born in Watervliet on March 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Augustus and Frances LaCivita Darmetko. Raised and educated in Watervliet, he was a US Navy veteran. He worked construction for many years and also was the manager of the King Fuels Service Station on Congress Street in Troy. He loved playing cards and the horses and loved his grandchildren. He is the loving husband of Lynn M. Agars Darmetko; beloved father of Robert J. (Julie) Darmetko, Jr. of Watervliet, Lynn (David) Johnson of Cohoes, Laurie Darmetko of Watervliet, William J. (Charlene) Darmetko of Troy, Brian (Shirley) Darmetko of Green Island, Beckylin (Antoine Hardy) Darmetko of Watervliet, Lisa (John) Gela of Averill Park and John (Jennifer) Burns of Troy; father-in-law of Charmaine Darmetko of Cohoes; brother of Anthony, Nancy and Carolyn Darmetko, Ann Marie (Jim) Bodah, Marilyn Rainville and the late John Darmetko. Also survived by 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. with the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. His ashes will be interred on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, and to honor his grandson Jaden Burns, contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association, 123 Saratoga Road, Scotia, NY 12302.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 12, 2013.

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April 1, 2014

Miss you Dad, you will always be in our hearts forever. Charmaine and children.

August 27, 2013

ALMOST HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS DAD AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH I TALK TO YOU ALMOST EVERY DAY I ASK THAT YOU LOOK OVER THE FAMILY AND HOPE YOUR AT PEACE LOVE YOU FOREVER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LUV YOUR DAUGHTER LYNN

Julie Darmetko

April 21, 2013

Hey Bob,we Love and miss you so much,...Love ya Bobby,Julie,Mackenzie and Makayla and Your paL Mason..xoxo

April 18, 2013

It has been over a month dad and is still the hardest thing to get over I have your picture everywhere and talk to you everyday, I hope you hear me, it still seems like a dream and this never happened but the pain in my heart lets me know its real. I still need you to help me through this. I love you so much until we meet again dad RIP Lynn

March 31, 2013

Happy Easter dad miss you so much I know your looking down on us, wow I wish you were here but I know you are always around us. Love you so much. Lynn

LYNN

March 22, 2013

DAD ITS BEEN ALMOST TWO WEEKS SINCE YOU BEEN GONE, ITS NOT GETTING ANY EASIER I THINK ABOUT YOU CONSTANTLY I WISH YOU COULD GIVE ME SOME SORT OF SIGN TO LET ME KNOW YOU ARE FINE. SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE THIS IS ALL A DREAM AND GOD KNOWS I WISH IT WAS I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LUV U FOREVER. LYNN

March 21, 2013

Dad, I miss you so much not a second goes by without thoughts of you I not only lost a father but my best friend. It has been very hard for me I try to think all the great times we had there were some great ones. I know grandma ,Gus and uncle John are taking care of you now I miss them to give them a hug and kiss for me please and keep looking over me because I need it. Love you. Bobby


me because I need lots of help

lynn

March 19, 2013

Dad had a birthday cake for you today and sent your balloons up to you, it was a very hard day for all of us we miss you so much wish you could tell us something just want to hear your voice its so hard. But just wanted to tell you happy bithday and I love you so much. Kisses and hugs forever Luv your daughter Lynn

Mickey

March 19, 2013

Happy 72nd Birthday in Heaven Bob...

March 19, 2013

Happy 72nd Birthday in Heaven Bob....

March 16, 2013

Dad you had such a beautiful service I hope you see how much eveyone loved you and you deserved nothing but the best, I know your proud has we all were, now RIP and look over all of us, love forever. Your family

Love Amanda and madisyn

Amanda Darmetko

March 15, 2013

Grandpa I want you to know that your memories will always be alive in my heart and thank you for all the time and teaching you gave to me I know there was a lot of us fighting for your attention but you made time for all the endless hours swimming in the pool even when u didn't want to you did Marco Polo our favorite game you never let me go without if mom and dad said no you said yes I thought of you like a king I feared no one cause I was bob darmetko grand kid you will always be the man you are a well known and respected man ....happy early bday love you and think of you always please watch over our family you are needed ....

Tina Labello- Vinson

March 14, 2013

To John & Lisa I am very sorry for your loss I know he will be missed very much

Bethany S.

March 13, 2013

rest in peace
my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Donna Cinney

March 13, 2013

Sorry for your lost , My Condolence goes out to the Darmetko's family.
Always remembered Never forgotten Rest in Peace Bob
-Donna Cinney , Josh & jasmine Rubinski

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Lee & Julia Gibson

March 13, 2013

Pops, We will miss your company & laughter every Friday night at cards- I know your spirit will join us fro time to time, may you rest in peace.
Lee & Julia Gibson

Michelle Domey

March 13, 2013

May you rest in peace Big guy..

Patty (Darmetko) Walters

March 13, 2013

Rest in peace my brother. No more pain. As I write this I am thinking of childhood memories that you made happy. Even though I did not see you through the years, you were always in my thoughts. Much love to all of you. Keep on laughing Bob and say hi to daddy for me.

Love,
Patty

March 13, 2013

Uncle Bobby you will be missed. I miss sitting around with family listening and laughing to all of the stories about your life you would share. RIP your niece Kim

Ron Jackson

March 13, 2013

Rip

Charmaine Darmetko

March 13, 2013

Love and miss you Dad and Grandpa....You will never be forgotten. The memories of the time you were in our life will be cherished.

Love Charmaine, Bobby, and Little Charmaine, Katrina

Becky Darmetko

March 13, 2013

Daddy I Love you, and miss you so much, I feel so empty and broken without you here, I'm lost without you, but I kno your in a better place pain free, I know u will watch over me, ma, laurie,nakiryn, and your Baby girl Nakaylin, I'm so greatful and proud I have you for a father, daddy, friend, and my kids have you for a grandpa, I cherish every momnent you have with my kids, and you got to meet and spend time with my daughter.......I Love u daddy...RIP to the greatest daddy a girl could ever ask for..

Charmaine Darmetko

March 13, 2013

Miss you so much Dad but I have some many good memories of you. You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace. I love you.

March 13, 2013

DAD WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE WAY I AM FEELIN RIGHT NOW YOU WERE MY SUPER HERO, MY PROTECTOR, HAVING YOU HERE MAD ME STRONG. I FEEL SO EMPTY AND THE PAIN IS SO BAD. I AM HAPPY YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN BUT NOW WE ALL HAVE THE PAIN OF LOOSING YOU. HELP US ALL THROUGH THIS ITS HARD TO KNOW YOU ARE NO LONGER HERE I FELT YOU WOULD BE HERE FOREVER YOU WERE SO STRONG. YOU WERE THE BEST I HAVE SUCH GREAT MEMORIES WITH YOU I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH. GOD I AM GONNA MISS YU SO MUCH, BUT I KNOW SOMEDAY WE WILL BE TOGETHE AGAIN. HELP ME GET THROUGH TOMARROW I AM GOIN TO NEED IT. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER KISSES TO YOU EVERYDAY, GIVE ME STRENGTH LOV YOU DAUGHTER LYNN

WILLIAM DARMETKO

March 12, 2013

POP IT'S BILLY THANK YOU FOR 47 YEAR OF BEING MY DAD! THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME ABOUT LIFE AND FOR BEING THERE AND GOOD & BAD TIMES. MISS YOU TERRIBLE! I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!

IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER !

CHARLENE DARMETKO

March 12, 2013

To my father inlaw aka big Bob, Thank you for being their for all of us, when ever you were called upon regaurdless of the situation ! I will always have a specail place in my heart for you !

March 12, 2013

I love you, I miss you, gone but never forgotten with me in spirit forever!

Frances Cesta

March 12, 2013

Lynn and family
Sorry to read of your loss.May he be at peace in his next life.Will keep you and family in prayers at this sad time.

Scott and Linda Craven

March 12, 2013

Our prayers to the Darmetko family.

Scott, Linda, Samantha and Sabrina Craven

Donnie Daley

March 12, 2013

Good health and peace to Bobby's family RIP Brother

Tony Darmetko

March 12, 2013

Bob,I never thought you would leave this soon. We had some plans to still enjoy together, but you are in a much safer place now.You can never suffer again. Your strong spirit will live inside of me and many others, left behind..I loved you then, now and always.

Brothe-in-law Jimmy

March 12, 2013

May you rest in peace Bob i know you will be playing Texas Holdem where you are.

Denny McAvoy

March 12, 2013

My prayers to the Darmetko family. Bob and I use to play cards and bet the ponies back in the 60's. Farewell my friend.

Carlton Mitchell

March 12, 2013

God has let you be a light to many. You touched so many. My prayers go to brittney and the family.

George & family Giametta

March 12, 2013

Bob, Julie, MacKenzie and Makayla: Deepest Condolences for the loss of such an important part of your family. We hope you find peace and comfort that your Dad (Grandpa) will live in the enternal light of Heaven. The Giametta's - Waterford, NY

Terry Gibson

March 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prays go out to the Darmetko family at this sad time, Bob you will be missed on Friday nights R.I P.
TerryAnn & Tom Gibson

March 12, 2013

Lynn,
We send our prayers to you and your family,
Dave & Lori Klee

I love you gramp, happy to have shared these moments with you.

Brittney Johnson

March 12, 2013

I'll remember you for your strength, your spunk, and your character that you instilled & passed down to me. I was lucky enough to have you here through some of my best moments- Prom, Graduation, My first Car :) You were always a supporter, & im forever greatful! & I'll never forget the times you used to have me pretend shave with you in Gram's bathroom.. :] I love you Gramp aka The Godfather <3

Mickie

March 12, 2013

God called you home your pain is over i know you are in a better place with mama and Johnny looking after you.Rest in peace Bobby i love you.

Kim

March 12, 2013

Uncle Bob was one of my favorites!!! I'll always remember dropping him and mom off at thier poker tournaments, they always had so much fun playing cards together. He will be missed. RIP uncle Bob!!! xoxoxo

March 12, 2013

Lynn,
Thoughts and Prayers...May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Love,
Tom & Jen Wagner

crystal swenson

March 12, 2013

I am so sorry For ur familys loss,our.prayers are wit u An ur family

THE NATIVES ALL WAYS RESPECTED YOU

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SR

March 12, 2013

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IN MEMORY OF A GREAT MAN MR, DARMETKO MAY YOUR NEW JOURNEY BE A GREAT ONE MAY UR PATH TOUCH THE ONES YOU HAVE LOST BEFOR YOU ! AND MAY YOU ALL WAYS SHINE DOWN ON THE LOVED ONES YOU WILL BE LEAVEING BEHIND. IT WAS A GREAT PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWEN YOU ! LOVE AN RESPECT TO YOUR FAMILY ""R . I . P MR . DARMETKO"" L&R SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOST IN LIFE DOPEY"" MUCH RESPECT TO UR MOM AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY TIMMY AKA / GUARDRAIL

March 12, 2013

Marilyn-I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you take comfort in knowing what a special sister and friend you were to Bob.

Love Barb

Julie Darmetko

March 12, 2013

father,Father inlaw and Grandpa,Bob,we are going to miss you so much,miss them phone calls and miss your visits ,it's just not going to be the same without you....We love and Miss you so Much already..R.I.P. LOVE,BOBBY,JULIE,MACKENZIE AND MAKAYLA

debi manzer

March 12, 2013

bob and julie iam so sorry for your loss bob was agreat guy i remember when i worked manory's he uised nto always come in or at the card joint he would do anything for all he will be sadly missed

Julie Darmetko

March 12, 2013

I am going to miss you so Much Bob,Love your daughter inlaw...Julie

The Staff of Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home

March 12, 2013

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