Everett "Rob" Joseph Roberts
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Everett "Rob" Roberts Obituary
Everett Joseph (Rob) Roberts born April 19, 1938, to Everett Roberts and Marie (Leonhardt) Roberts in Schenectady, New York. After graduating from Christian Brother Academy in 1956 Rob entered the military. Rob serviced first with United States Marines Corps then 32 years in the Air Force. After retiring from Military Rob spent another 12 years with the 2nd Range Battalion out of Joint Base Lewis McCord.
Rob was very active in the Knights of Columbus partaking in all their activities. He also was active in the Special Olympics for over 20 years.
Rob is survived by the love of his life, his wife Maria, sons Perry (Cathy) Roberts and Robin Roberts, Grandson Ethan (Mikayla) Roberts, and Great Grandson Cooper Roberts, his brother Tom O’Brien and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church at 11:00 am. There will be a reception immediately following the Mass.
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