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In Memory Of
Robert J. Lajeunesse
1945 2025

Robert J. Lajeunesse

April 18, 1945 — January 27, 2025

Cohoes

Robert John Lajeunesse, 79, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2025 peacefully in his sleep after a long fight with Dementia. Robert was the son of the late Wilfred and Mary Lajeunesse. Robert was the devoted husband of over 53 years to Joanne (Laraway) Lajeunesse. 

He attended Cohoes High School and worked as a Truck Driver for several years for Grandview Concrete, Grand Union and for Standard Block. 

Robert enjoyed driving and fixing muscle cars, growing up his favorite was his 1965 GTO. You could always find him outside working in the yard or washing his cars. He was an avid landscaper and never afraid of a little hard work. He was very friendly always lending a hand to his neighbors. He enjoyed spending times with his family and was a true lover of 80s movies and music. A few of his favorites were Christmas Vacation, Rocky and anything Clint Eastwood. He loved to keep busy talking with his friends, going to car shows, watching NASCAR and going to Lebanon Valley. He will be missed by his friends and loved ones and we will cherish his memories.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Joseph Lajeunesse. 

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, his loving daughter, Cindy (Joshua) Sykela and his cherished granddaughter Nora. He is also survived by his brother-in-law John Laraway, sister-in-laws Maryanne Martin and Cathy Laraway and several nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY on Monday February 3, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at St. Agnes Cemetery Cohoes. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 in Robert's memory.

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Visitation

Monday, February 3, 2025

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Watervliet

181 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Watervliet, NY 12189

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Watervliet

181 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Watervliet, NY 12189

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Burial

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