Robert C. Kendall, Sr.

PITTSTOWN- Robert C. Kendall, Sr., age 92, passed away at Ellis Hospital on December 14, 2025.

He was born in Albany, the son of the late George and Zylphia Kendall. He was also predeceased by his siblings: A. Louise Kendall, George R. Kendall Jr. and Katherine Johnson and niece Juanita Anderson Normann.

Bob graduated from Cobleskill Ag & Tech and worked on the family farm until going into the Army. Upon returning from the Army, he drove school buses and delivered home heating oil. Eventually he transitioned to full time employment with Greyhound where he was most proud of his accomplishment of 2 million miles Safe Driver Award. After retiring from Greyhound, he drove for Yankee Trails for many years.

He enjoyed tinkering with tractors and cars, fishing and golfing. He was very handy, building several homes.

Bob is survived by his children: Robert, Daniel (Diane), Phyllis (Will) and Jeffrey (Virginia); grandchildren: Bobby (Ashley), Rebecca, Michael (Melody), Kyle, Neil, Ian (Katie), Fiona (Andrew), Thomas (Jennifer); great grandchildren: Robert Daniel, Monroe, Imara, Henry; and sister, Virginia Davey. Also survived by the mother of his children, Priscilla Crawford and a second wife, Elleanor Kendall and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours on Monday December 22, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. All are invited to attend his funeral service following at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SUNY Cobleskill Foundation, 106 Suffolk Circle, Knapp Hall 228, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

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