ALBANY-Robert E. Graham, Sr. 88, of Albany passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late John B. and Flossie M. (Cain) Graham. Robert was a lifelong resident of Albany County. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army. Robert was a member of the American Legion Post #1610. He retired from Hackett Middle School, Albany after years of service.
Robert is survived by his son Robert Graham, Jr. and his wife Heather and his daughter in law Chris Graham. He is also survived by his grandchildren Bobbie Graham III and his wife Jess, Rikki, Marre and her husband Troy, Audrey and her husband Craig, Ginger and her husband John, Anita and her husband Michael, JJ and his wife Joe, Christy and her husband Michael and 10 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his wife Audrey M. (Panthen) Graham and by his son Harold Graham.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, December 6, 2013 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery, Albany with military honors.