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Robert A. Zillgitt

1952 - 2022

BORN

1952

DIED

2022

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Leahy-Bocketti Funeral Home - Troy

336 3rd Street

Troy, New York

Robert Zillgitt Obituary

Zillgitt, Robert A. TROY Robert A. Zillgitt, 70 of Troy, passed into eternal rest on August 18, 2022, at his residence. Born in Troy on February 13, 1952, he was the son of William and Jane Zillgitt. Bob had worked at Portec and Levonian Brothers, both in Troy. He was a fan of both the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. He loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his siblings, Margaret Davis Skelton, Jane Snay, James (Georgiana) Zillgitt, and Joanne Donnelly. He was predeceased by his brothers, Albert, William and Michael Zillgitt. Bob is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral for Bob will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. in The Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy. Contributions in Bob's memory made be made to the boiler fund at St. Joseph's Church, 416 Third St., Troy, NY, 12180.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 20, 2022.

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Joanne Donnelly

August 14, 2024

Bobby it´s been two years since you went to join the rest of our family in Heaven and I want you to know that you will never be forgotten I miss and love you and we will meet again someday. Love you my brother
Your sister Joanne

Joanne Donnelly

August 14, 2023

It´s been a year since you have been gone and I think about you daily. I miss and love you I know you´re all together up in Heaven love you Joanne

George Seney

August 24, 2022

Jimmy & Joann, I'm so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I have many memories of Bobby growing up and working with him at Porter. My sincere condolences to you both. R.I.P. my old friend, you will be missed.

Joanne

August 23, 2022

Bobby you are now with mommy and your brothers I will miss and love you always and forever Rest In Peace my brother Joanne

Mike Seney

August 22, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the Zilligitt family. Bobby and I were long time childhood friends and school mates. We spent much time on the baseball field and he was one of the best. Rest In Peace my old friend. You will be missed.

Joe Downer

August 21, 2022

R I.P. Bobby and say hello to all the other south Troy freinds who are no longer with us!!! My condolences to the family!!!!

Chuck Koch

August 21, 2022

My prayers and condolences to Robert's family and many friends.

Wendy

August 21, 2022

Nothing but love to you Uncle Bob. May you rest in the Glory and peace of Jesus!

Mary Hernick

August 20, 2022

Dear Joanne and Jimmy,
I am sincerely sorry about the passing of Bobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Rest in peace Bobby......
Your old neighbor,
Mary

Rocky Cramer

August 20, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I was friends with Bobby most of my life.
He is in good company with many of our friends from South Troy. May He Rest in Peace. God Bless.

Staff of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc

August 20, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Leahy-Bocketti Funeral Home - Troy

336 3rd Street, Troy, NY 12180

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336 3rd Street, Troy, NY 12180

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