Robert Komarek

Robert John Komarek, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1983 and formerly of Lynbrook, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was 73.
Son of the late William J. and Anne E. (Sheehy) Komarek, he was born in New York, NY on April 18, 1952. Robert began his college education at the University of Tennessee, where he received a scholarship to play tuba for the Vols' marching band. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and a Master's Degree from the College of St. Rose. In his early 20's, he proudly took pleasure in being a Track Coach for his high school, St. Agnes.
Robert dedicated his career to special education. As an Early Intervention Specialist, he made countless visits to his students' homes. In 2012, he retired from Valley Consultants in Saugerties, NY after 35 years of service. In his retirement, he took on a part-time job in the Lawn & Garden Department at Home Depot in Newburgh, NY.
An avid reader who enjoyed gardening, he also collected historical memorabilia, especially items related to the Civil War, a subject he studied greatly. He was an enthusiastic fan of Jeopardy! with an impressive recall that at times surpassed the 3 contestants. Robert was a parishioner of St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill.
On August 6, 1983, he married Mary Ellen Dawson at St. Joachim Church in Cedarhurst, NY. Mary survives at home in Fishkill.
Additional survivors include his daughter, Allison Komarek-Brannen & her husband Kevin of Wappingers Falls, NY; his son, Brendan Komarek of Fishkill; his grandson, Jack Komarek-Brannen; his sister, Ellen Komarek Siebel & her husband Charles of Wappingers Falls; his nephew and niece, Matthew Siebel and Katelyn Siebel; in addition to many other loving family members & dear friends.
Calling hours will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, June 16 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A memorial service will begin at 7:00pm.
"Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matthew 19:14)
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org.
For online tributes, visit Robert's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.