Robert D. Neville Sr.

1933 - 2016

Neville, Robert D. Sr. COLONIE Robert David "Bob" Neville Sr., 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his large and loving family on July 21, 2016, in St. Peters Hospital. Bob was born in Albany to the late William Charles Neville Sr. and Catherine G. Fitzgerald Neville on October 10, 1933, he graduated from Albany High School in 1951. Following high school he joined New York Telephone Company until he enlisted in the United States Navy on January 14, 1952, during the Korean Conflict. He served his country as a First Class radioman on the USS Toledo (CA133). While serving in the Navy, Bob was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the China Service Medal. Following his honorable discharge in June of 1955, he rejoined New York Telephone Company and enjoyed a successful 43 year career in operations and sales. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara A. Neville; six children, Deborah N. DeVoe (Shawn) Bel Air MD, Kimberly Lauro (James) Colonie, Mary Kay Neville Clinton, N.Y., Joanne Neville-Slutsky Colonie, Robert D. Neville Jr. (Kim Munkwitz), Colonie and Christopher W. Neville (MaryKathryn), Green Island. He was Papa to Ryan M. DeVoe, Conor J. DeVoe and his fishing buddy James M. Lauro Jr., Gabrielle and Antonina; and great-Papa to Ava Marie; a brother, Donald J. Neville (Davis, Calif.); and several nieces. He is preceded in death by his brother, William C. Neville Jr.; and nephew, William C. Neville III. Bob's second family are the members at Colonie Village Fire Company where he was voted an active lifetime member and served his community for over 50 years. During those 50 years he was twice named Fireman of the Year and elected to numerous leadership positions including lieutenant, first engine lieutenant, captain, director, second assistant chief, first assistant chief and twice as chief of the department. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday July 24, 2016, from 2-5 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. Firematic services will take place at 4:30 p.m. with the Village of Colonie Fire Department. Funeral services will be celebrated on Monday July 25, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home followed by military honors conducted at Saratoga National Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the nurses at St. Peter's Hospital fifth floor Brady Farrell, and Intensive Care Unit. In lieu of flowers and due to cemetery regulations, memorial donations may be made to Colonie Fire Company Inc., 1631 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12205. For directions, information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit dufrenseandcavanaugh.com.