Wilton, NY - Captain Robert Keith Scavone died Wednesday morning (March 31, 2010) at his residence, surrounded by friends and family. He was 57. Born Dec. 14, 1952 in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late Bertha and Anthony Scavone. He was a member of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department for 27 years, where he was a lieutenant and then captain before his retirement in July of 2009. He continued in a family tradition of civil service as his father was a 21-year veteran and eventual chief of the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Bobbys love of golf transcended avid and bordered on religion. There wasnt a day between April and November that he didnt think wasnt better spent on the course. Winter and rain were just the inconveniences one endured between rounds. Competing with golf for his attention was his wife of 33 years, Colleen. Their son, Jason, is a resident of Las Vegas, NV, a fact that never ceased to delight Bobby when he was looking for a place to take a quick vacation. Bobby was quick and funny, and even through sickness he never lost the ability to crack a joke. Its what made him a fast friend, a welcome golf partner and an endlessly popular member of the Fire Department. The community of Saratoga Springs has lost a valuable member, but his family and friends have lost something far more dear. There arent many among that number who will be able to watch a Yankee game, The Godfather or drive past a golf course without being reminded of him. Survivors include his wife Colleen (Capone) Scavone; son Jason Scavone; brothers Tony Scavone, Kenny Scavone and Dondi Scavone; sister Charlene Trejderowski and her husband, Jim; mother-in-law Maureen Capone; several nieces and nephews, grandnephews; and countless friends. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8pm Friday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Services will be at 10am Saturday at Skidmore Colleges Wilson Memorial Chapel, North Broadwat. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery, West Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Foundation,1750 New York Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20006, or The Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.