Saratoga Springs, NY - Robert A. Millington Sr., 75, died surrounded by family on July 31, 2021 from complications of aggressive prostate cancer.

Bob grew up in Troy, NY the son of the late Eleanor (Will) and Irving Millington.  After graduating from Troy High School in 1964, he began a long career in sales. He spent the last thirty-three years of his career as a sales engineer with Amada America, retiring in 2017.  On August 9, 1967, he married the love of his life, Barbara (Rich) and together they settled in Saratoga Springs where they raised their family.

Bob was a loving man, who was always ready to share a story or a joke.  He loved to make people laugh and always had a smile on his face.  His first and greatest love was his family; willing to do anything to make them happy, always dedicating his time to be with his children, and proud of their accomplishments and the families they raised.  Always the proudest Papa, he loved watching his grandchildren play sports, seeing their achievements, and watching them grow. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed rooting for the Orioles, Celtics and Giants, no matter their record. He also had a passion for horse racing, and sharing his handicapping with friends and family. Never one to shy away from adventure, Bob loved to travel and explore new places. His free spirit often led his family to places they had never seen, while traversing 48 states and many countries.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard and his nephew

He leaves behind his wife of Saratoga Springs; his son, Robert Jr. and his wife Kerrin, grandson Trevor and granddaughter Maryn of Tolland, CT; his daughter Stacy Hyjek and her husband Robert, and grandsons Patrick and Jacob of Meriden, NH; his sister Patricia Smith of Averill Park, NY; his sister-in-law, Joyce Millington, of Watervliet, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2-4 pm on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Bob's family would like to thank the nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors at Saratoga Hospital for the wonderful care he received the last few weeks of his battle.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc.( https://thsaratoga.org/ ).

"How lucky we are to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" - A.A. Milne