SOUTH GLENS
FALLS – Robert F. Macey, Jr., 84, of Ella Drive, went to be with his beloved
wife, Joan, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Born on
March 27, 1938, in Fort Edward, he was a life-long area resident and son of the
late Robert F. and Beverley (Rivers) Macey, Sr.
Following
High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served in the 8th
infantry division from 1960 to 1963. He served during the Vietnam era as a Private
First Class and was stationed in Germany, earning his sharpshooter medal for
rifle and machine gun accuracy. While in Germany, Bob was a truck driver,
transporting troops from the 504th and 505th parachute
infantry.
After
returning home from Germany and being discharged from the Army, he soon began
his long career at Hercules/Ciba-Geigy in Queensbury. Following his retirement, Bob found he liked
to stay busy and could not sit still, so he began working at Queensbury Schools
as a custodian.
While he was
serving his country, Bob married the love of his life, Joan Varley. They were married for 54 wonderful years at
the time of her passing in 2016.
He was a man
of great faith and a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in
Hudson Falls. After Bob and Joan moved
to South Glens Falls, they began attending St. Michael’s the Archangel Church.
He had a
great love for his community, and very near and dear to his heart was his time
served as a lifelong volunteer for the Hudson Falls Fire Department. During his
time in the Fire Department, Bob made many wonderful friends. He also
volunteered his time with the Fort Edward Rescue Squad as a driver and was a
member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bob took
great pride in his home and yard and took meticulous care of it. He was an
outgoing, social man who loved being with his family and friends, and always
enjoyed a party where he could be found with a cold beer in his hand. Weekend cookouts
and time spent at the pool with his family were always the highlight of his
week. Bob’s family was the center of his life and he loved watching his
grandchildren grow.
He was a
dedicated Buffalo Bills fan, even when they were losing bad. He enjoyed
spending time in the outdoors, ice fishing, snowmobiling, speed skating and
watching the local car races at Albany Saratoga Speedway in Malta and Devil’s
Bowl Speedway in Vermont.
In addition
to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Joan Macey, who passed away
March 1, 2016.
He is
survived by his children, Patrick Macey and his wife, Kristy of South Glens
Falls, Michele Leonka and her husband, Christopher of Queensbury, and Nancy
Kearney and her husband, Jim of South Glens Falls; six grandchildren, Brendan
Leonka and his wife, Katie of Glens Falls, Jared Macey and his wife, Marissa of
South Glens Falls, Brittany Nikas and her husband, Alex of Lake George, Derek
Macey and his wife, Alexa of Queensbury, and Aidan Kearney and Kelan Kearney
both of South Glens Falls; his great-grandchildren, Noah, Tenley, Kennedy,
Bryson, Calla, Burkley, Macey and Magnolia; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Funeral Mass
will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s the
Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls, with the Rev. Tony
Childs, Pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal
with full military honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of
Fort Edward.
The family
would like to thank the staff on T-3 at Glens Falls Hospital for their kind and
loving care during Bob’s time there.
Memorial
donations may be made in his name to the Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire
Department, 220 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
