In Memory Of
Robert J. Rodd
1935
2020
Robert J. Rodd
December 21, 1935 — August 22, 2020
Salem
RODD, ROBERT J.
Robert J. Rodd, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Troy, NY on December 21, 1935 to the late Raymond P and Naomi (Toomey) Rodd.
Robert proudly served with the United States Navy and the Air National Guard. He was a part of the South Pole Expedition in 1954 on the USS Arneb. While in the Air National Guard he worked in the purchasing and contracting office of the UPSFO-NY.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 38 years, Margaret (Johnston) Rodd, his daughter Debbie (Anthony) Cavallo, his son Jeffrey Rodd, his sisters Joan Schott and Marilyn (Curt) Schatz, stepson Edward Burrell Jr., three granddaughters, Heather (Matt) Holden, April Rodd and Brittany (Ben) Stanley, as well as seven great grandchildren and one nephew.
The family will be receiving friends and family for services on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home at 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm at the funeral home and burial will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewComerAlbany.com
RODD, ROBERT J.
Robert J. Rodd, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Troy, NY on December 21, 1935 to the late Raymond P and Naomi (Toomey) Rodd.
Robert proudly served with the United States Navy and the Air National Guard. He was a part of the South Pole Expedition in 1954 on the USS Arneb. While in the Air National Guard he worked in the purchasing and contracting office of the UPSFO-NY.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 38 years, Margaret (Johnston) Rodd, his daughter Debbie (Anthony) Cavallo, his son Jeffrey Rodd, his sisters Joan Schott and Marilyn (Curt) Schatz, stepson Edward Burrell Jr., three granddaughters, Heather (Matt) Holden, April Rodd and Brittany (Ben) Stanley, as well as seven great grandchildren and one nephew.
The family will be receiving friends and family for services on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home at 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm at the funeral home and burial will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewComerAlbany.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert J. Rodd, please visit our flower store.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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