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Robin Luce Obituary

Luce, Robin T.
TROY - Robin Thomas Luce, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on December 03, 2025, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Born in Troy, N.Y., the son of late Thomas J. Luce Jr. and Mary E. (Rose) Luce.
Robin was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School. He was an employee of Garden Way Manufacturing and later started his own successful painting business.
Robin is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Hunziker) Luce; and five children, Kristine Herbert, Herbert J. (Ashley) Chapman, Thomas R. (Erin) Luce, Keely J. Luce, and Jacob W. Luce; grandchildren, Zoe and Francesca Herbert, Quinnleigh and Harper Chapman, Grace and Madison Luce.
Survived by his siblings, Brian, David, Sarah, John and Thomas Luce; and several nieces and nephews.
Robin loved spending time with his family, coaching Lansingburgh Little League and Troy Patriots, and being part of the Lansingburgh High School Football Chain Crew.
He enjoyed vacationing in Florida and deep sea fishing in Gloucester, Mass. He was an avid baseball fan and Red Sox enthusiast. Robin played on the Over-30 League softball team, at 112th St. Park, and was a member of the All Troy Athletic Club, in Lansingburgh.
Robin was most proud of his five children and how caring and kind they all are.
As Robin would say, it's not goodbye, it's "toodaloo."
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club.
Our family would like to extend a thank you to the Troy Fire Department, Station 1, 4th Platoon, for quick response and actions.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Robin's family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Frank P. McDonald and Sons Funeral Home, 870 2nd Ave., Troy, N.Y. A Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Augustine's Church, in Lansingburgh.
For online condolences, please visit mcdonaldandsonfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 7, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Robin Luce

Dec

9

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Frank P. McDonald and Sons Funeral Home

870 2nd Avenue, Troy, NY 12182

Dec

10

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Augustine’s Church

Lansingburgh, NY

Funeral services provided by:

McDonald and Son Funeral Home - Troy (Lansingburgh)

870 2nd Ave, Troy, NY 12182

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Chuck Farah

December 7, 2025

Condolences to the families, my wife and I met Rob and Mary Ellen a few years ago in Aruba for a whirlwind of a vacation with 4 other couples. A great time was had. Rob was a funny person, never a dull moment. Rest in Peace, Rob

Barbara

December 7, 2025

It was my pleasure meeting and working with Robin. Worked at the Troy Housing Authority with him over the years. We knew many of the same friends go to soon.
Prayers to your family and friends. Been great getting to know you, tell TNT I said hello.

Anna

December 7, 2025

Robin was one of the nicest caring men I have ever met. Always a smile always giving my daughter Casey a hug and took the time to talk. Loved seeing him at the club bartending. We will miss bumping into you and your bud hanging out in the truck at Stewart's. Rest easy our friend. Michael, Anna, Jessica and Casey

Mary Blessing

December 7, 2025

Wow, so many memories. I was a neighbor of the Luce family & a close friend of Robin & his brother Brian when we were children. To Mary Ellen & his entire family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.

Bob Devaren

December 7, 2025

I've known Robin for years. I first met him playing baseball in Little League many many moons ago. Robin was always friendly. he always had a smile on his face! RIP Robin have a beer with your dad and mine. You will be missed!

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