Wilton, NY - After a busy and productive day, Robert J. Dickert "Bob" passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 4, 2018 to the shock and sadness of his family.

Born to Robert and Mary (Hughes) Dickert on December 19, 1939, Bob was raised in Rensselaer N.Y. He graduated from Van Rensselaer High School in 1956, where he served as class president and Prom Prince. He saw active duty and served for six years in the US Army Reserves during the Cuban missile crisis, deactivating in 1966. Bob began his professional career in data operations with Matthew Bender and Company and ended his 30 year career at Fleet Bank, both located in Albany, NY.

On January 6, 1968, Bob married Mary Harriet Murray in Hoosick Falls, NY and together they had two great children, Catherine (Jonathan Holt) of Albany, NY, and Amy (Andrew Klos) of Clifton Park, NY; two awesome grandsons, Nicho and Robby, as well as his brother Fred (Pam) of Colonie, NY and many wonderful nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Edward.

Bob was an avid sportsman both as a participant and spectator. He was a loyal Washington Redskins fan. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing and loved all creatures, even the annoying squirrels who raided his beloved garage only to be squirted by the dreaded spray bottle.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 9am at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Greenfield Center, NY with the Rev. Simon Udemgba officiating.

Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Cambridge, NY immediately following the funeral mass.

Following interment, the family invites all friends and family to join them at a celebration of Bob's life at Union Gables Inn, 55 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY from 3:00pm to 5:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Ave. Menands, NY 12204; https://mohawkhumane.org

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com