I was reluctant to post this any earlier - but since he spent many years as a high school science
teacher at Mohonasen and some of his former students and coworkers might still live in Rotterdam ..
Robert Severson, my uncle, passed away this morning.    The wake will be at Leahy's Funeral Home in
Troy from 5 PM to 7 PM on Friday and the funeral at St. Jude's in Wynantskill at 11:30 AM on
Saturday.

Robert F. Severson

SEVERSON, ROBERT NORTH GREENBUSH - Robert F. Severson, 82 of North Greenbush passed into eternal rest on Thursday morning at his residence after a courageous battle with Cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoosick Falls, Bob was the son of the late Charles and Rose Carr Severson. He attended St. Mary's Academy and then served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Following full time service to his country, he joined the New York State National Guard, returned to college and graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy (Union University) as a Pharmacist. He received his Masters Degree at the State University of Albany and continued his career as a Chemistry teacher. He retired after 20 years of teaching from the Mohonasen Central School District. Bob retired from the National Guard with the rank of Lt. Colonel after 40 years of decorated military service. During retirement, Bob enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, word working projects and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Reepers, Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. In 1952, Bob married his wife of 57 years Jean M. Nash. Bob and Jean were the first couple to be married at St. Jude the Apostle Church. They resided in North Greenbush for 57 years. IN addition to his wife Jean, Bob is survived by his children, Robert G. Severson of Texas, Daryl J. McCarthy and her husband Michael of North Greenbush and Janice M. Severson (Daley) of East Greenbush; 11 grandchildren; Robert, Nicole, Katie, Rebecca and Tiffany Severson, Elizabeth, Michael, Devin and Abigail McCarthy and Daniel and Matthew Daley. His was pre deceased by his brothers, George, Lawrence, Donald, Father Richard Severson, and his sister, Nora. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Bob will be held on Saturday morning at 10:45 am from The Wm. Leahy Funeral home 336 Third Street Troy and at 11:30 am at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Anthony F. Ligato ,Pastor .Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Friday from 5- 7 PM. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery Troy. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated in Bob's name to St. Jude the Apostle School, Wynantskill, NY Troy Record please use obit and photo with our logo for Fridays paper and free obit for Saturday. Please sign the guestbook at rememberingny.us/troyrecord

I'm sorry for your loss Ron. I was fortunate to be one of his students MANY years ago.

Tempus fugit, memento mori. RIP Brother.

RIP Robert. Sorry for your loss DV.

Thanks for the expressions of sympathy.

This song is honor of my Dad and his brothers - Uncle George, Uncle Bob, Uncle Don, and Uncle
Richard  --- knowing that they are together again up above --- the old gang from Lyman St is hanging
out and raising some some hell ... up in Heaven.

THE OLD MAN
The tears have all been shed now
We’ve said our last goodbyes
His souls been blessed
He’s laid to rest
And it’s now I feel alone
He was more than just a father
A teacher my best friend
And He’ll still be heard
In the tunes we shared
When I play them on my own

I never will forget him
For he made me what I am
Though he may be gone
Memories linger on
And I miss him, the old man

As a boy he’d take me walkin’
By mountain field and stream
And he showed me things
Not known to kings
And secret between him and me
Like the colours on the pheasant
As he rises in the dawn
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Or how to fish and make a wish
Beside a fairy tree

I never will forget him
For he made me what I am
Though he may be gone
Memories linger on
And I miss him, the old man

I thought he’d live forever
He seemed so big and strong
But the minutes fly
And the years roll by
For a father and a son
And suddenly when it happened
There was so much left unsaid
No second chance
To tell him thanks

For everything he’s done

Oh, I never will forget him
For he made me what I am
Though he may be gone
Memories linger on
God I miss him, the old man

my condolences......what a busy man he was......good for him......cheers......

It seems a little "strange" now that all of my uncles - paternal and maternal - are all gone.  The
"women folk" of that generation keep plugging along.

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It seems a little "strange" now that all of my uncles - paternal and maternal - are all gone.  The
"women folk" of that generation keep plugging along.

that's what gets 'em through birth.....although the menfolk should be happy they weren't treated to the black widow spider style of
'wham bam thank you sir'.......