GUILDERLAND- Robert G. Falzano, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center due to COVID-19.
He was born in Albany, NY, the son of the late Benedict and Lena Falzano.
Bob was a journeyman bricklayer from Bricklayers Local #2. He served the 3 year bricklayers apprenticeship and worked for many local contractors. In a short time Bob was running jobs and went from mason foreman to masonry superintendent. He was a gifted craftsman, running many large projects such as Greene County Correctional facility, the OTB building in Schenectady, an armory in Utica, a mosaic of a minute man at a school in Cherry Valley, the housing at the Olympic Village in Lake Placid for the 1980 Olympics, as well as schools and hospitals. A large part of his career was spent with GA Masonry and Colonie Masonry.
He is survived by his wife Elaine Falzano; two sons: Michael Robert (Mary) and Joseph Benedict; two granddaughters: Sarah Elizabeth and Ella Michele Falzano; brother, Michael Anthony (Deborah); sister, Marianne Maclutsky. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
All services will be announced at a later date due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.
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