Robert H. Anderson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert H. Anderson, 90, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017. Bob grew up in Schenectady and was a stellar athlete in school. At 17, Bob enlisted in the Marine Corps. and proudly served on the USS Portland in the Pacific. After the war, he went to work at General Electric and was very active in local sports. Bob remained an avid sports fan his entire life. He enjoyed watching all sports on TV, going to BSHS wrestling matches, ice fishing and betting the horses. Bob and his friend, Bill Sheft, shared many good times through their mutual love of sports and Bill’s friendship was very important to Bob. In 1957, Bob married his beloved wife, Patricia Mae (Clark) Anderson, and they moved to Ballston Spa to raise their two daughters. After his retirement from GE in 1987, Bob and Pat enjoyed their life together, seeing family and friends and traveling throughout the Northeast and Canada. Their main focus was family and nothing made him happier than being with his grandchildren. He also had a special bond with each of his sons-in-law and with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Carol Clark. After his wife’s death in 2005, Bob continued to live a full life. He traveled to Arizona, Virginia and Alaska and was fortunate to live independently until just a few months before his death. Bob is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Edward (Babe) Carbonelli of Saratoga Springs, NY, and Karen and Michael Fitzgerald of Central Square, NY, his beloved grandchildren, Michael Fitzgerald and Amanda Fitzgerald, as well as his sister, Dorothy Anderson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at the Saratoga National Cemetery at the family’s convenience. Bob’s family would like to thank everyone associated with Community Hospice of Saratoga and the Home of the Good Shepard in Saratoga for their care and kindness. Contributions in Bob’s memory will be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted with the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances for Robert can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

Robert H. Anderson

March 21, 1927 - March 17, 2017

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