Obituary of Robert Lee Mathias

Mr. Robert Lee Mathias, age 86 of Gloversville, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville. He was born July 24, 1922 in Gloversville, the son of Lee A. Mathias and Stephine Havel Mathias. A graduate of Gloversville High School, Bob also graduated from a 2-year technical school. He served with the United States Marine Corps in the South Pacific Theatre from 1942 to 1945. Mr. Mathias was a self-employed carpenter who also worked for several area contractors over the years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, VFW Post #2077, Gloversville American Legion Post and the Local #370 Carpenters Union. He was a former member of the Ancient Order of Foresters and the Eagles Aerie. He was the last surviving Charter Member of the Pleasant Square Fire Dept. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved to spend time at his camp in Wells. Mr. Mathias was married to Marie Ellen Madden on July 15, 1944. Mrs. Mathias died January 4, 2005. Survivors include four children: Sandra Lunkenheimer Gary of Gloversville, Michael Mathias of the U.A.E; Annmarie Ingram H. William of Gloversville and Daniel R. Mathias Deborah of Hagaman; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends and from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 13th at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, where a prayer service will be conducted 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Gloversville. The Rev. Kenneth Swain will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at FernDale Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to the Pleasant Square Fire Dept.