Robert Wojnar

ADIRONDACK, NY – Robert L. Wojnar, 61, went home to Jesus on Saturday, October 8, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Leon and Stefania Wojnar. He was a Schenectady resident for most of his life. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving eight years and the Army National Guard, serving 17 years. After retiring in 1999 from the N.Y.S. Education Dept., Bob realized his dream of a cabin in the Adirondacks, where he and his wife spent the summer months. They wintered in Arizona. He was a member of the Sun City Elks #2559. Mr. Wojnar was an avid outdoorsman and a talented woodworker. Bob is the beloved husband of 39 years to Deborah E. Wojnar. He is the devoted father of Gregory F. Wojnar of Rotterdam and Nicole D. Wojnar Flanigan of Berlin and her life partner, Mike Anderson. He is the cherished grandfather of Tianna Lee Anderson, who was the light of his life. Also surviving is his cousin, whom he considered his brother, Paul Harasimowicz and his wife, Carol of Schenectady and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank Amanda's House for providing a place of respite, the staff of Glens Falls Hospital Oncology Unit and Dr. Orlando Martel and his staff, Tina and Jeanne for all of the care given to Bob during his illness.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 8:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Schenectady at 9:00 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Amanda's House, 22 Henry Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 in memory of Robert L. Wojnar.