Robert M. "Bob" Cietek

1951 - 2025

Cietek, Robert
COLONIE - Robert "Bob" M. Cietek, of Colonie, passed away peacefully home in his sleep, on April 15, 2025, at the age of 73. Robert "Bob" M. Cietek, husband to Bernice (Bove) Cietek, was born on August 1, 1951, in Troy, N.Y., and was the youngest of three children, born to his parents, the late John J. Cietek and Ann Isabel McGrath-Cietek. He was predeceased by his brother, John "Jackie" J. Cietek Jr.; his sister-in-law, Kathy Cietek; and survived by his oldest brother, Timothy Cietek. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Bernice (Bove) Cietek of 51 years. Together they celebrated their 50th anniversary on January 13, 2024. He is also survived by his son, Robert "Scubber" M. Cietek Jr.; his daughter, Stephanie (Marco) Anastasio; and his two grandchildren, Harper E. Cietek and Luccio S. Anastasio. In addition, a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
Bob was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in 1970, where he played football. In 1979, he opened Scubber's with his wife, Bernice, on River St., in Troy. He also worked for the last 25 years at the Albany Correctional Facility as a supervisor in the kitchen, and recently retired. He was a devoted Yankees fan, never missing a televised game. Even during times when he was hospitalized, he made sure the game was on. He enjoyed spending time at his home in the Adirondacks, hiking and skiing with his family.
I want to thank the staff of Capital Cardiology, especially his doctor, Dr. Eugene Pashkovetsky; and Physician Assistant, Jennifer Adjara, NP.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 21, at 10 a.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 State St., Troy, N.Y. 12180. There will be no calling hours. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.