Robert Thompson Askins, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. Peters Hospital. Robert was the son of the late Lowell Thompson Askins, Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth Van Dorn.
Robert enjoyed music and art, food and wine, hospitality, charitable giving (particularly to children).
Robert is survived by his son, Nicolas Ciccantelli.
Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements.
Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude at https://www.stjude.org or to Toys for Tots at https://www.toysfortots.org/
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, New York on Sunday February 21, 2021 from 10am-12pm.
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