Robert Cramer Obituary

Robert F. Cramer Malta-Robert F. Cramer "Bob" 86, of Cramer Road, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home. Born in Cohoes, April 4, 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith Cramer. He was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II. He was a radar radio repairman serving in the Asiatic Pacific. Bob was a tractor trailer driver for Northern Distributors, and later for General Electric, retiring from Laquidara Construction, in 1987. He was a communicant of St Mary's Catholic Church in Ballston Spa. Bob enjoyed watching his son in law and grandson race at Albany Saratoga Speedway, Fonda and other tracks in the Northeast. He drove the racecar hauler for over 30 years. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's hockey and football games. He was predeceased by his brothers, Donald, Kenneth and Edward Cramer. Bob is survived by his wife, Jeanne Cramer, his children, Donald J. Cramer (Virginia) of Scotia, Debra M. Cottrell (Jack) of Rock City Falls, and Beverly J. Stanislowsky (John) of Ballston Spa, four grandchildren, Jennifer Boni (James) of Malta, Joshua Cottrell (Katie) of Rock City Falls, James Cottrell (Erin) of Rock City Falls, and Gregory Cramer of Latham, step granddaughter, Jacqualine Coulombe (Steve) of Ballston Spa, 2 great grandchildren, Jacob and Ava Boni, 2 step great grandchildren, Amber Priolo and Jacob Coulombe, 4 sisters, Mary Sandra Little of Ballston Spa, Jean Cramer of Malta, Joan Cramer of Malta, and Anne Haviland of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9am Friday, July 1, at St Mary's Catholic Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Town of Saratoga. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 3-9pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome.com