Robert J. Dodge Jr.

Robert J. Dodge Jr.

Robert Dodge Obituary

Published by The Record from Mar. 5 to Mar. 7, 2014.
Robert J. Dodge Jr. POESTENKILL - Robert J. Dodge Jr., 48, of Poestenkill passed into eternal rest on Tuesday March 4, 2014 in Poestenkill. Bob was born in Binghamton NY and graduated from Berlin Central School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He owned his own excavating company and also did construction .He enjoyed traveling , especially to New Orleans ,hunting and story telling .He also was a motorcycle enthusiast but mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends . Bob is survived by his parents Gloria Warzala Dodge Bonesteel and Donald C. Bonesteel Sr. of Poestenkill . He is also survived by his brother Donald C. ( Katie ) Bonesteel Jr. of Colonie and his niece Aurora Bonesteel .He was the grand son of the late Adolph and Sophie Warzala and William and Ruth McMurray .Bob was pre- deceased by his special uncle Alfred ( Waz ) Warzala of Poestenkill who passed away in 2012 and his special canine friend Cajun. .He is also survived by aunts ,uncles and many cousins and friends. The funeral service for Bob will be held on Saturday morning at 9:45 am from the Wm. Leahy Funeral home 336 Third street Troy and at 10:30 from Sacred Heart Church in Troy where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. David Jones. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Friday from 3- 7 PM.

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June 7, 2014

Claudia Kavenagh posted to the memorial.

March 20, 2014

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March 16, 2014

Judy Patsos posted to the memorial.

Claudia Kavenagh

June 7, 2014

Bob, I was so stunned to hear this news just today, belatedly. The last time we spoke was in mid-February when you called me after my husband died, with such kind words. I was looking forward to more late night "debates" about politics at my kitchen table this summer. You taught me so much. Tonight I will raise a glass from the bottle of Jim Beam you gave me the first time I met you, and look through the books you gave me, and build you one of those bonfires I know you loved.

March 20, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family at this time of sorrow.Dodger you will always be remembered as a good friend and a great story teller. R.I.P
John & Stacy Winn

Judy Patsos

March 16, 2014

Bob saved my garage from impending collapse. He moved it, poured a new foundation, and moved it back. He did quality work at a good price. I enjoyed visiting with him and I too, will miss seeing him drive "down the Plank."

Colin Family

March 16, 2014

It is with a very heavy heart I say good bye to you Bob! Loved seeing you drive by and when you stopped to talk. You were a kind and gentle hearted person always will to help and give info at a drop of the hat. I will be praying for your family as I have been through this kind of grief. God, give them the comfort and support they need, be near them and wrap them in love!

March 13, 2014

Missing you

March 11, 2014

My sincere condolences to Bob's family and friends. He was a great neighbor...RIP Bob..You will be missed

RICHARD & MADELINE PIER

March 9, 2014

GLORIDA & DON,SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST,WE ONLY WISH WE HAD MORE TIME TO GET TO KNOW BOB FOR THE SHORT TIME WE KNEW HIM HE TOLD ALOT OF STORIES AND HE SURE DID HAVE THE NAMED SMILEY.

Linda Craven (Sagendorf)

March 9, 2014

RIP Bob You will be missed.

March 8, 2014

very sorry for your loss bob owned my fathers old chevy dump he bought from jim chiefari he was a hard worker we used to shoot the breeze about trucks his friends Mario dinovo cropseyville jim chiefari grafton

Forreste Smith

March 8, 2014

Bob, you were like an uncle to me. You will be sorely missed, brother.

Vic Lecce

March 8, 2014

Gone to soon! RIP Bob...you will be missed! My condolences to the Family

Julie

March 8, 2014

The world is not a better place without you Bob!!! I'll be looking for you for a long time.

Rachel McPherson

March 7, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this trying time.

Bob was Wazs best man in this picture

Denise Valdeon

March 7, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. R.I.P Bob, you are now with your Uncle Waz. That you have miss so much, since his passing.

Felecia Avery-DeGennaro

March 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobby, his family and friends. He was a wonderful person!

Robin Baker

March 7, 2014

RIP. Dodge

Michael, Bonnie Lis

March 7, 2014

Gloria, Don and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bob, Rest in Peace.

March 6, 2014

I'm taken back, Bob was a cool guy to be around. Anybody that knows him will know I'm being a wise guy. When I first met him I gave him a nick name, SMILEY. He was quiet at first but when you got to know him boy he could tell you some storys especially about riding motorcycles. To his family and friends I'm very sorry he was a spirit of his own. He lived his life with compasion for others. Now him and Waz are together what a time they must be having. I was told there are motorcycles in heaven oh God look out these guys are crazy. I will miss you and your stories, you always treated me like somebody you new for a long time and it was a few short years. God bless you, Peter....

Susan Messina-Teryek

March 6, 2014

Such a very very sad thing. What an awesome funny quirky soul. May the family be held up by God above at this time.

Gary & Brenda Geerholt

March 6, 2014

Our condolences to the family and friends to the Dodge family!

John Hendricks

March 6, 2014

Take it easy Bob, you will be missed. My condolences to those you left behind.

John Hendricks

March 6, 2014

Take it easy Bob, you will be missed. My condolences to his family in this difficult time

Todd and Trish White

March 6, 2014

sending my condolences to the family on your loss. Rest in peace.

Gwenn Dunn

March 6, 2014

What can one say about Bobby? He had a way with words and a intuitive way to find a way to make people laugh. He made friends so easily. So many memories I will reach to and smile because he would have wanted everyone remembering the good times, not the sad. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BOB and forever in our hearts

Chad Gerstel

March 6, 2014

A lot of hearts are heavy and will be for some time. I'm going to miss those suprise visits from you keeping me out till the early morning hours and being by my side to smooth things over with my then significant other when i returned. You where a great friend and wish we had more time to spend together. Rest in piece my friend until we meet again.
My prayers go out to his family. Love u Bob!

Becky Baldwin

March 6, 2014

I hope you're at peace now Bob. You made me laugh every time I saw you. I will NOT forget our last conversation at Stewarts. I am still chuckling. Fly high my friend, with your Uncle Waz and Cajun.

Steve and Tammy Whitman

March 6, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace Bob.

Mackenzie Smith

March 6, 2014

Bob, I will never forget all of our late night conversations by the fire…… and the way you made my drinks WAY too strong………and the way you used to swerve into my lane when you saw me coming down the road…It hurts my heart to know that I will never have to dodge another one of your bottle caps again, or see your puppy dog eyes twinkling with mischief or hear my dad tell me to “watch out for him, he's trouble” (kiddingly of course). You were so much more than just a friend, you were a part of the family. The Berlin Mountain will never be the same without you. You will always be near and dear to my heart and I will miss you forever.

Baratto Family

March 6, 2014

You touched our lives for years and you will be so missed. Be at peace our friend.

March 6, 2014

as I always said you were my brother from a different mother.... you will be missed by everyone who knew and loved you The Eggsware/Shorter family

Cathy Hewitt

March 6, 2014

So so sad!!! Our hearts break, Bob was a unique and loved guy!! We will miss your visits...Peace to your family!!

Charley and Cathy Hewitt

Kristine laboissiere Wagner

March 6, 2014

Rip

March 6, 2014

Bob,
There are so many great memories I have of you. As I sit back and reflect on all of them not one was boring. You were such a unique soul. I loved to just sit and listen to all your crazy stories and your views on life in general. And sometimes your silence would speek volumes. You are missed and loved by so many. Till we meet again. Bottoms up!
Love,
Rebecca Cameron Teal

pame eggsware

March 6, 2014

I will honor your request you made a while ago. I will love you not for the rest of your life but for the rest of my life.

Ezra and Christine

March 6, 2014

From the mountain top into the valley the loss of you is felt by many! We'll miss your visits.

Samantha Tyrrell

March 6, 2014

I am still in shock. My heart held a special place for Bob and always will.He was kind and funny and always made me smile. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

jason crandall

March 6, 2014

DODGER, you are missed by the whole Crandall family R.I.P my friend

March 6, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Dodge/Bonesteel family. Godspeed Bob.

The Uline Family

March 6, 2014

a man in the background of everyones eyes a friend to all

Louise Harrison

March 5, 2014

Rest in peace Bob. Your were always there to lend a hand to anyone ever in need. You will be missed by all.

March 5, 2014

Dodger, you are missed by the whole Crandall family R.I.P my friend

Tina Chittenden

March 5, 2014

May you find peace in your journey !!! You now have your wings, may you always fly high with the angels !!!You will be missed my friend !! my prayers go out to all the family and friends of Bobby,may you rest in peace !!!

Theresa Stevens

March 5, 2014

Rest in Peace, my friend.

Colleen Young

March 5, 2014

Bobby,
Many are heavy hearted... one of a kind you were. I'll never forget your phone calls and the silliness we had. I hope you are at peace friend. XoxxoxoX

Bob & Paula Bink

March 5, 2014

Bob you will be greatly missed,Uncle Smitty's party won't be the same without you bud.Our thought and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.

Alannah Fitzgerald

March 5, 2014

Dearest Bobbie,
You were loved by all who knew you. You were the most unique person I ever knew, we will miss you so very much.

Bob & Paula Bink

March 5, 2014

Bob you will be greatly missed.Uncle Smitty's party will not be the same without you bud...Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.

Coleen Evans

March 5, 2014

Ill never forget our converstion inWashington Dc on 7/4 1986,I never knew you had that side,RIP Bob,my most sincere condolenses to all close family and frends of our dear departed.

Bobby

March 5, 2014

Brenda Ellsworth Alvaro

March 5, 2014

It is still so very hard to believe that you are gone. We haven't seen each other much since we all hung out together in our younger days...I will always have the memories. You will be missed very much Bob..be at peace friend.

Henry Ellsworth Jr.

March 5, 2014

Bob, you will be missed by many. So many good memories, sad to know there wont be any new ones. RIP my friend.

michele lohnes crabill

March 5, 2014

sending my condolences to the family on your loss.

Melissa Signorelli

March 5, 2014

I have so many fun memories of you Bobbie. I will never forget art class in high school. We always had a blast. All the parties and laughing. My heart is heavy but I smile when I think of you. Love you my friend!

Staff of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc

March 5, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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