Robert A. Desautels, Jr.

AMSTERDAM — With great sorrow, the Desautels family announces the passing of our brave, caring and unimaginably generous Robert A. Desautels, Jr. Robert fought long and hard for over 15 months after a brain cancer diagnosis.

Robert (Bob) was born in Albany, NY on November 4, 1969. He grew up in Saratoga Springs,  playing basketball, football, riding bikes and enjoying time with friends. He graduated from Adirondack Community College in Queensbury, NY and then Emerson College in Boston, MA.

Before his diagnosis, Bob owned a State Farm Agency in Rotterdam, NY. His goal was to make Insurance Fun. Anyone who was a client or visited his office can attest that he achieved this goal.

He is survived by his loving wife, Angel Desautels; children, Nicholas (wife Kelsey), Ryan and Rachael Desautels; stepson Aidan Schell; grandmother, Helen Trivelas; mother, Lillian Desautels; sister, Nika Desautels-Schena; as well as beloved nieces, Megan and Emily Schena; cherished pets Chloe and Ollie; and many dear friends and acquaintances.

Bob was a beautiful person inside and out. His smile was so infectious that it would light up the whole room. He cared so deeply for the people around him. He was kind and passionate and made an impact on many lives. He will be forever missed. 

Bob, our hearts ache with loss but we are happy that you are home free and painless. We will always love and miss you… until we meet again.

Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 30 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373) followed directly by a funeral home service. 

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of ‘Robert Desautels’ to support brain cancer research at dana-farber.org/gift (Please note Robert’s name to ensure donation goes to brain cancer research).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com