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Robert J. Demarest

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-McNulty Funeral Home - Green Island

147 Hudson Avenue

Green Island, New York

Robert Demarest Obituary

Demarest, Robert J. GREEN ISLAND Robert J. Demarest, 60, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2016, after being stricken ill at his home. Born in Green Island, son of George Demarest, Jr. of Green Island and the late Leona Nelson Demarest, he was a graduate of Heatly High School. He had been employed as a driver for Holland Nursery and Florist Shop in Colonie and Sherwin Williams Company before retiring several years ago. Bob had been a drummer in many bands through the years, including "Double Dare." He was also a car enthusiast. In the nice weather, Bob would be seen daily riding his bike throughout the village and was the "go to guy" when any of the neighborhood kids needed their bikes fixed. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Janice Piscitella Demarest; his daughters, Sara (Cory) Seeloff and Kera Demarest, both of Green Island; and his grandchildren, Karleigh and Logan Seeloff. Bob was predeceased by his brother, G. Michael "Mort" Demarest. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, at 9 a.m. at the McNulty Funeral Home, 147 Hudson Ave., Green Island. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, Colonie. There will be no calling hours. Please visit mcnultyfuneralhomegreenisland.com for more information or to sign the guest book.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Demarest

28 Entries

Donna ELMS COUTS

January 27, 2025

Bob you were the funnest guy in our class and a very nice guy. Your family, friends and classmates miss you. I know your keeping your heavenly friends in stitches

Donna Couts

January 27, 2019

Bob, I know you are up in heaven meeting up with family and old classmates, like Pete Groff and Jennie Gwinn. I'm sure you are keeping everyone laughing. Don't worry about all the noise as I am sure the good lord needs and enjoys a good laugh every now and then.

Henry Weeks

February 22, 2016

Jan and family I'm sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you

February 5, 2016

Jan, Sara & Kera,
I am so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Anne Marie Bell
(Valenty Dance Studio)

Mrs. Weisenforth

February 5, 2016

Jan, so very sorry to hear about Bob. May he rest in peace. my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Caitlin Convery

February 5, 2016

Aunt Jan, Sara & Kera- Deepest condolences on your loss. To God we belong and to Him we shall return. I hope you find patience and strength to give you comfort.

Kerry Convery

February 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you grieve during this time. Let your tears fall as they will and lean on the people close to you during this time. I know Bob is free and in the most peaceful place that we humans can't find words to fully describe the beauty and peace. He led a beautiful fulfilling life. We will celebrate his memory and he will live on in each of the lives he touched.
With Love,
Kerry

Courtney Bastien and family

February 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you lots and are thinking of you guys during this difficult time.

M. Cesare

February 4, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. He was a genuine, good guy. May God ease your pain during this difficult time, and may He rest his soul.

Connor Convery

February 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you're in my thoughts and my prayers. I love you all so much. Uncle Bob is with God now watching down on us all and he is at peace. Know that he too is in my prayers and my thoughts. All my love

Tara Convery

February 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I know Uncle Bob is in heaven smiling down on everyone. May he rest in peace <3 any may you be comforted in your time of grieving.

Stacy McNally

February 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy and I always saw him riding around on his bikes while working for gipd. He will be missed and I was sad to hear this news.

Robert Engle

February 4, 2016

Janice, Sara and Kera. So sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to Lake George every year because I knew Bob would be there too. He will really be missed.

Maggie & Kevin Harris Perrott

February 3, 2016

Janice, Sara and Kera so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill Wasula

February 3, 2016

Sorry to hear about your passing old friend. You were my childhood neighbor, classmate, friend and the funniest guy I know. God welcomes you with open arms. RIP Bobby.

Colleen Ryan Wheaton

February 3, 2016

Janice and girls, so sorry to hear about Bobby, he truly was one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Angela Hartshorn

February 3, 2016

Our sincere condolences to Bob's family. We also,went all thru Heatly with Bobby, and he was our unofficial "class clown", but was also sweet and kind and a good friend. We are very sorry for your loss.
Rick & Angela Hartshorn

Charlene Fredericks-Oliviere

February 3, 2016

Jan and family, So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a fun, and loyal friend to our family for many years. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Michael Hurley

February 3, 2016

Janice, Sara & Kera, we are truly sorry for your loss of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob and your family.

Michael & Deborah Hurley

Carol Davis Braunstein

February 3, 2016

My condolences to Bob's family. I went to school with Bob for 13 years and never did a day go by that he didn't ake me and the rest of our classmates laugh right out loud. Rest in Peace.

Joel Saunders

February 3, 2016

Jan and family,

My condolences to you all. He was a good friend.
Heaven got a little more funnier, and maybe they needed an extra drummer for the band, or someone to repair their chariots.
He will be sorely missed.

Jacqueline Lutz

February 3, 2016

Sending my prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Demarest. He was a very nice gentleman and will be dearly missed by many. May he rest in peace.

Joel Saunders

February 3, 2016

Jan and family,
My condolences to you all. He was a great friend and will be sorely missed. Heaven just got a lot more funnier and now has another drummer to keep the beat.

Dale Hartman

February 3, 2016

Sara and family,
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing please know I am thinking of you and your family and will keep you in my prayers!

Donna Elms/Couts

February 2, 2016

Janice and family,
I was sadden to hear of Bob's passing. He had a talent of keeping me and the rest of his high school class in laugh mode during our school years. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

shannon johnson

February 2, 2016

My condolences to the whole family. Me and my son will truly miss you. Thank you for all of the bikes you have built for us and fixed. You were the best. Gonna miss you♡♡♡

John (HotRod) Fredericks

February 2, 2016

Janice, Sara and Kera. Please accept my condolences. Bob will live on in the hearts of almost everyone he encountered. Besides a talented drummer, And gear head, Bob had one of the quickest wits on the Island. his quick remarks, and comments had everyone in stitches. A friend to all, and meticulous in his work, his Bike repair talents will also be missed. I will think of him and our friendship whenever I see a fine old Car, or listen to a built engine.

Mike and Nancy McNulty and Family

February 2, 2016

George, Janice, Sara, Kera, Karleigh, Logan, and Family: We are very sorry for your loss.

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