Robert E. Mesick Jr.

Mesick, Robert E. Jr. STRATTON, Vt. Robert E. Mesick Jr., 69, died at home in Stratton, Vt. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. He was born to Robert E. Mesick Sr. and Gertrude Goebel Mesick in Albany on October 24, 1942. Bob graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1960 and attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Bob had a long career in the trucking industry. He was a member of the Shaker Road-Loudonville Volunteer Fire Department of which he became an honorary life member. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Bob achieved the honor of Eagle Scout. He spent many summers at the Stratton Mountain Scout Reservation teaching young scouts in the ways of the outdoors, which he loved. His mentoring of Boy Scouts and Explorers continued throughout his life. Bob moved to Vermont in the early 1970's and worked for many years for the Town of Stratton. His many activities included being an active member of the Wardsboro Fire Department and the Stratton Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief. Bob was a talented "Jack of all trades", a gentle soul, and a generous man with a heart of gold. He leaves behind his brothers, Charles Mesick, David (Sandra) Mesick, and Donald Mesick; his sister, Susan (David) Berggren and dear friends Joseph and Nancy LeBuis. "Uncle Bobby" was loved by his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11 o'clock a.m. in the Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham where the Reverend Dr. David J. Berggren will officiate. Friends are invited to attend and may also visit with Bob's family on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. An interment service will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12 o'clock noon in the Ball Cemetery, Stratton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wardsboro Fire Department Rescue, P.O. Box 151, Wardsboro, VT 05355 and Londonderry Ambulance, P.O. Box 911, Londonderry, VT 05148. Please visit www.bowenandparkerbros.com for directions, to light a candle or to write a message of condolence.