Robert “Bobby” Johnson

GREENWICH — Robert “Bobby” Johnson, 38, passed away December 20, 2016 at Albany Memorial Hospital from Biliary Duct Cancer. He was born October 6, 1978 in Glens Falls and was the son of Richard and Mary Ostrander Johnson of Greenwich. Bobby was a graduate of Greenwich High School Class of 1997 and went on to graduate from Skidmore College in 2001. He was a 4-year starter on the Skidmore Basketball Team and was Captain his senior year. After graduation, he moved to Boston for several years, and was presently employed at Powers Construction in Queensbury. He loved coaching basketball, AAU, and had been the Assistant Basketball Coach at SUNY Adirondack. He was currently working to receive his Personal Trainer Certification. He was predeceased by his infant brother, Billy; grandparents, Judge John L. and Frances Quinn Ostrander, Wesley and Jean Johnson; cousin, Pat Casey; Aunt Margie and Uncle Donald Glastetter. Survivors in addition to his parents include his best friend and sister, Darya Johnson of Greenwich; Aunts and Uncles Gail and Paul Casey, Lauretta Ostrander, El and Den Piatz, Becky and David Howard; cousins, Kevin and Erin Casey, Tristan Howard, Catherine McGrath, Mackenzie and Mike Piatz, Taylor Laspisa; two close second cousins, Donna and Tim Bearor and Sandy Glastetter. The family would like to thank the outstanding staff at Albany Memorial Hospital ICU, Dr. Riuis, Charmaine Miskinis RN, Jen Moore RN, and staff nurse Michelle RN, Director of Unit Valerie Rivituso RN, and the Emergency and Critical Care Staff, also Dr. Richard Hughes in Glens Falls, and Dr. James Puleo of Albany Gastroenterology. A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to the Easton Greenwich Rescue Squad, PO Box 84, Greenwich, NY 12834, Cossayuna Fire Department, 21 Bunker Hill Rd., Cossayuna, NY 12834, or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich, NY 12834. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com