Robert F. Steenburgh

GUILDERLAND – Robert F. Steenburgh, 77, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 4, 2011 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Amsterdam and was the son of the late Floyd and Cora Steenburgh. Bob served in the US Navy from 1953 through 1957. He was a graduate of Suny @ Albany where he earned his Masters degree in Education. A longtime educator, Bob taught at Guilderland High School for many years. He was the defensive coordinator with the varsity football team at Guilderland and enjoyed many years of mentoring young people. Bob was an avid lifelong New York Yankee fan. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and cherished grandfather.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Jean Steenburgh. He is the greatest Dad to Sandy Miller, Cindy Dalrymple and Lynn (Michael) Koenck. He is Pop to Josh and Matt Miller, Alyssa Dalrymple, Amanda and Mikayla Koenck. Bob is the brother of Richard Steenburgh and the late Jeanne Buhrmaster. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Robert F. Steenburgh.