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Robert Minard Obituary

Minard, Robert W.
ALBANY - Robert W. Minard, 57, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2025. Bob was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region, and worked for the Dept. of General Services for over 30 years, until his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing and camping, his Ford cars and his Harley Davidson. He loved his flag football team, the Dirty Dozen. Bob was genuine and easy going. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.
He will be greatly missed by his loving mother, Kay Fox; as well as many friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., with a service to follow at 1:00 p.m., at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y.
Burial immediately following in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Please see Newcomeralbany.com to leave a special message for the family.

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Published by Albany Times Union on May 3, 2025.

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Michael Riley

May 5, 2025

Kay and family, so sorry for your loss.

Christine Riley

May 3, 2025

So sorry about your loss, Bobby was a good person. Haven´t seen him in years. RIP my cousin.

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