SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert Carl Parkhurst Sr. of Saratoga Springs passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was 82 years old.
Born January 23, 1934 in Gansevoort, NY, he was the son of William and Adelaide (Bracken) Parkhurst.
Robert served in the Army as a radio technician. He was stationed at Fort Dix, NJ for six years, served overseas in Ireland helping with the Hungarians refugees at camp Kilmer.
On October 5, 1957 he married Beverly Jeanne White and they had a fun-filled life together.
He worked at the Van Raalte Mill in Saratoga Springs for 32 years. Through the years he was also employed by Perry’s Taxi, The Great Bay Clam Co., and Palmetto Fruit Co., retiring in 2000.
His favorite pastimes include collecting NASCAR memorabilia, and going to garage sales.
Survived by his four children, Robert Parkhurst Jr. of Saratoga Springs, William (Nicole) Parkhurst of Rock City Falls, Timothy Parkhurst and Shannon Cline of Tulsa, OK, and Kimberly (Kevin) Staalesen of Wilton, grandchildren Kaitlyn Staalesen of Wilton, Dominik, Zackery, Beverly, and William Parkhurst of Rock City Falls and Michael Parkhurst of Corinth, niece Sandra (Russell) Miller of Ballston Spa., and several nieces and nephews.
Robert is predeceased by his wife Beverly, brother William (Clara) and sister Gertrude Collins (Irvin).
His family would like to extend an extra thanks to the nursing staff at Saratoga Hospital for taking great care of him during such a difficult time.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rt. 9 and Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs.
Interment with military honors was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Memorial donations can be sent to Alzheimer’s Association at www.aiz.org in honor of Robert C. Parkhurst.
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