SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert D. King, 80, passed away Wednesday, January1.
Born in Sharon, Connecticut on January 30, 1933, he is predeceased by his mother Estella King, a son Duane Brackett and the mother of his children Agnes Brackett.
Survivors include one son and four daughters, Debbie Huskie, Robert Brackett (Karen), Sally Pagan, Darlene Knowles, and Terry Chouinard. He is also survived by his significant other Judith Sivik.
Robert was employed by General Foods Corporation for 31 years and Lake Avenue Mobile for 20 plus years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 until his Honorable Discharge in 1962.
Robert loved to golf, bowl, and travel. He participated in the Student Exchange Program when he was in school and traveled to France. He received multiple medals in school from journalism, student council, and choir. A highlight of his life that he really enjoyed was his experience singing with the barbershop quartet on occasion in Saratoga Springs.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Nurses and Staff at the Home of The Good Shepard, the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Saratoga Hospital and also Dr. Liebers for all he did for our father in his time of need.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 11 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373. Funeral services will be at noon with military honors at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
