Obituary of Robert J. Sturgess

Mr. Robert J. Sturgess, Sr; age 69 of Gloversville Town of Mayfield, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side. He was born March 18, 1939 in Gloversville, the son of the late Benjamin Sr. and Jennie Tortorello Sturgess. He was employed as depot manager by AmeriPride Services Inc. from 1963 until his retirement in 2001. Bob was a former member of the Independent Bowling League, and he also enjoyed fishing, golf, family picnics, woodworking, poker and family vacations to Cape Cod. He was married on October 10, 1959 to Barbara J. Lathrop who survives. Also surviving are four children: Robert Sturgess, Jr; Jill R. Green Ron, Kim A. Samples John Jr. and Jeanie L. Pavlus Brett all of Gloversville; two brothers: Danny Sturgess Donna of California and Tony Sturgess Arlene of Gloversville; two sisters: Janet Willet John and Kathy Sturgess of Gloversville; 11 grandchildren: Chris, Rene, Beth, R.J; Erica, Johnny, Jacob, Abbie, Tyler, Austin and Luke; two great-grandchildren: David and Alyssa; an aunt, Amelia Smith; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Samples and a brother, Benjamin "Bud" Sturgess, Jr; whose wife Paula survives. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 W. Main St; Broadalbin. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Broadalbin Baptist Church with Pastor Doug Blanc officiating. Interment will take place at FernDale Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211.