Robert P. Engel

1928 - 2019

Robert P. Engel

1928 - 2019

BORN

1928

DIED

2019

Robert Engel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 19, 2019.
Robert was born on August 28, 1928 and passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Bob was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and served as a paratrooper in the Army 11 th Airborne Division, playing football all along the way. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob's memory to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208. Sunday 22 September 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday, September 22, 2019 Wm.

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Gail Connell

October 7, 2019

Steve, Greg and families I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I loved to hear him and Al sit on the porch and tell their war stories. I didn't know that your dad had passed until I was talking to Al Jr this morning.
May he Rest In Peace he was a wonderful. Kind man!

Helene Mayone-Reed

September 20, 2019

Greg and Family,

I am sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is difficult. May your dad rest in peace and go bless you all.

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