Robert James Clench
1941 - 2023
Robert James Clench
1941 - 2023
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1941
DIED
2023
Robert Clench Obituary
Robert James Clench
Oct. 17, 1941 - Aug. 21, 2023
CHESTERTOWN - Robert James Clench, 81, died Monday, August 21, 2023 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born October 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (McDonough) Clench.
Mr. Clench served in the US Army for over six years as a Staff Sergeant from 1961 to 1967, he was stationed in Germany and was discharged from Fort Gordon, GA.
Bob was a retired second line foreman for NYNEX. In 1986 he formed D'CRE Communications Services, Inc. and was in charge of the communications on Riker's Island in NYC.
Bob and his wife were the owners of Conway's Lake Manor on Loon Lake in Chestertown for over 20 years and the Ole Poore House.
Bob was active in his community as past President of the Chestertown Rotary Club, member of the VFW and American Legion of Chestertown. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Besides his parents he is predeceased by his grandson, Anthony J. DeMato.
Survivors include his wife, Erika H. (Ehrlich) Clench; four daughters: Diana S. (Matthew) Taormino, Corinna (Robert) Blumenreiter, Roberta Clench, Erika T. Clench; two sisters: Stephanie (Salvatore) Buonocore, Mary (Joseph) Santiago; eight grandchildren: Brittany DeMato, Nicole (Robert) McDonald, Ryan J. Olson, Danielle Taormino, Taylor M. Olson, Devin Clench-Matteo, Mikayla Clench-Matteo, Connor Clench-Matteo; one great-granddaughter, Lily C. DeMato; also many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 7:30 PM Friday, August 25, 2023 at Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Pine St., Chestertown, NY 12817.
Funeral services will follow calling hours at 7:30 PM Friday evening.
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Joseph LoPresti
July 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I worked for him at D'Cre communications many years ago on the Rikers Island project in NYC. Lots of good memories.
Mary Santiago
August 26, 2023
My one and only Brother, you were everything to me!! Dad is probably really happy now that you are together again and making plans to build something.
Our weekly phone calls will be so missed. Brother you & I were two peas in a pot and the life of the party. Rest easy my Brother as I would always say when you left Florida," See you when I see you or on the other side" Guess now it will be on the other side. Love you always. Sis & as you would say "Hose" for Jose
Angela 5th Daughter
August 25, 2023
Papa you were my world in so many ways! I loved it when you would call me Angelina. You always gave me good advise!! You were the smartest, strongest man I knew!! Oh how I´m I going to live my life with out you!!
It´s going to be hard!!!
I will take care of Momma in Florida, so you will know she´s in good hands!! I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!! That´s what Momma Bertie and I would say to each other!!! RIP Papa
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regina wells
August 25, 2023
Iloved meeting your father! Wonderful man!I I am so sorry to all family.I would attend but iam out of town.
Roy Layton
August 25, 2023
We will miss Bob. We stopped many times in front of his home or the motel to say hello, always enjoying his sense of humor and smile. Thoughts and prayers are with Erica, all his family, and friends. Sincerely, Roy and Marilyn Layton
Gary & Kathy McHugh
August 24, 2023
We were shocked to hear about Bob passing. He was such a great neighbor during the winter at LeLynn. Prayers for Erica and the family.
Andy and Wally Waffle
August 24, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. He was such a great person and will be missed by all of his LeLynn family. Our sincerest condolences to Erika and family. Love, Andy and Wally Waffle
Bennet F. "Ben" Driscoll, Jr. & family
August 23, 2023
May God hold his son Robert close in the palm of his hand and may Diana and Matthew, all of his family and friends, as well as those that he served with be comforted by a lifetime of fond and loving memories.
JJ Kulas
August 23, 2023
Thank you for your service, you are relieved. Rest in peace.
Den
August 23, 2023
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country.
Rest in peace.
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