GREENFIELD CENTER — Robert J. Izykowski, 66, passed away suddenly on Friday, Nov. 28 at his residence.
Born in Newark, New Jersey on June 28, 1948, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Yakush) Izykowski. He resided in Greenfield Center from a very early age. He was a 1966 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. Robert was inducted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and proudly served in Vietnam from 1969-70.
Robert was a long time employee of General Foods/Universal Packaging in Saratoga Springs, where he rose to the position of Department Supervisor. He recently retired from J.E. Sawyer Company in Glens Falls.
Survivors include five brothers, John (Susan Weedmark) of Longs, South Carolina, Richard (Linda) of Corinth, James (Debbie) and Joseph of Greenfield Center and Thomas (Denise) of Rexford. He is also survived by his son, Timothy (Jennifer), and grandsons, Timothy and Grady, all of Hudson Falls; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Lastly, Robert was extremely happy to have the love of his life, Claire Johnson of Glenville. Robert was happiest to be on his Harley, riding with his brothers, driving his dune buggy "Bugsley" and being with the one true lady in his life, Claire.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the Greenfield Fire Company, Wilton/Greenfield EMS and staff of Saratoga Hospital.
Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8pm Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville at noon.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Robert to the Disabled American Veterans at https://secure3.convio.net/dav/site/Donation2?df_id=9420&9420.donation=form1&s_src=1402DRWEB0; the Freedom Honor Flight, P.O. Box 505, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0505; or the National Autism Association, One Park Avenue, Suite 1, Portsmouth, RI 02871 online at nationalautismassociation.org.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
