Robert J. Homkey

Robert J. Homkey

Robert Homkey Obituary

Published by Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home on Apr. 21, 2016.
Robert was born on January 14, 1929 and passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. Robert was a resident of Glens Falls, New York at the time of his passing. He attended Saratoga Springs High School and graduated in 1946. After high school he attended Middlebury College on a basketball scholarship and later graduated from State University of New York at Cobleskill in May 1950. He enlisted in the US Air Force on September 13 1950 serving the US overseas. He served as an aerial gunner on B26 B29 airplanes and received an honorable discharge on August 14 1954. He was married to Sally. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 am on April 23 2016 at St. Maryâs Church Warren Street Glens Falls NY. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family at the Gerald BH Solomon National Cemetery Schuylerville NY. Calling hours are scheduled from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday April 22 2016 at the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home 407 Bay Rd Queensbury NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Robert J. Homkey Memorial Scholarship Fund co Glens Falls High School 15 Quade Street Glens Falls NY 12801.

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Larry Hyde

April 22, 2016

Dear John and family,

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing John. Jan and I send our sincere condolences

Jan and Larry Hyde

Cynthia LaPell

April 22, 2016

We were very saddened to hear of Mr. Homkey's passing. Although we never met this wonderful man, knowing his children is a testament of his zest to live life to the fullest!!! Our hearts go out to you all at this very difficult time.

Fondly, Cindy and John

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