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Robert served in the Army National Guard and before retiring, was a Pharmacy Warehouse Technician at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. He was a life member of the Kinderhook Elks, Lodge #2530. He was an avid sports fan especially of the Yankees and Giants. Most of all, he enjoyed vacationing with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Cathleen M. (Rouleau) Tator of Stuyvesant; his children, Sandi (Ron) Dixon of Valatie and Gary (Mary) Tator of Ballston Spa, NY; his sister, Deborah (Howard) Ostrowski of Valatie; his half brother, Joe Tator of Clayton, NC; his Aunt, Mabel Usyk of Valatie; his grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew Gildersleeve, Kayla Harris, Olivia and Austin Dixon, David, Esther and Anthony Jenks; his great grandchildren, Aubree Harris, Mercy Gildersleeve and Nae'loni Hunt and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he is also predeceased by his brothers, Daniel and David Tator and his granddaughter, Abigail Jenks.
A celebration of life will be announced in the future. Arrangements are entrusted to the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie, NY.
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Marge & Jim Yager
February 17, 2024
Bob was a loving caring husband, always doing volunteer work with his wife cathy at his side. He will be missed by all who knew him. I'm sure God will welcome him with open arms.
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