Robert C. Hilton Sr.

Robert C. Hilton, Sr., 95 passed away peacefully at the Fort Hudson Rehabilitation on Friday March 31, 2023. Husband of the late Mary Susan(Clancy) Hilton.
Born in Cohoes, NY on November 20, 1927 to Clarence and Dorothy Hilton and later moved to Lansingburgh.
Bob was a wonderful dancer, lover of music and loved to sing the old songs with his family. He had a charming and flirtatious personality. Known as "Poppy" he was a loving Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather.
A graduate of Catholic Central HS & Siena College. He also served in the US Navy and received a Victory and American Theatre Medal. His service includes Operation Frostbite on the USS Midway.
Bob was a standout Left-handed pitcher for the Emerald Club and was inducted in their Hall of Fame.
He worked at Altec Steel for 30 years as an Industrial Engineer. Upon retirement he worked for Rensselaer County Motor Vehicles. Then moved with his family to Lake George.
Father of Robert C. Hilton, Jr. (Brenda) Lake George, Judith Mitchum (Charles) Waterford, M. Beth Arnold (Jack) Queensbury. Stepfather of the late David G. Bakerian.
Grandfather of: James, Raven, Randy, Casey, Erin, Lucas, Calin, Catherine, Nicholas, Alexandra, Kateri & Daniel
Great Grandfather of: Xavier, Linnea, Alida, Elliott, Mia, Emmett, Byron, JoJo, Lucy, Daisy, Ashley, Delaney & Josie
Brother of Richard W. Hilton (Mary), Waterford. He is also survived by Nieces Kathy & Debbie and Nephew Rick.
We can't forget his 4-legged companion "Snookie".
The Family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Fort Hudson and with a special thankyou to Heidi & Susan.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 5, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment Immediately follow at St. Mary's 79 Brunswick Rd. Troy, NY 12180.