Robert L Bissell , VRHS Class of 1955

STUYVESANT Robert L. Bissell, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Robert was born in Albany and has resided in Stuyvesant.

He was a truck driver of Teamsters Local 294 and was a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran serving his country from 1956-1959. He enjoyed gardening and Sunday drives with his wife, visiting antique and primitive decor stores. He loved the spirit of the Christmas season, including everything from decorating to baking cookies.

He was the husband of the late Julia Williams; father of Robert (Annette) Bissell, Kevin Bissell, Kimberly Splain and Heather Pearsall; grandfather of Robert Bissell, Kyle Bissell, Meghan Splain, Alexis Pearsall, Emma Pearsall; and great-grandfather of Kahlen Bissell. He was predeceased by his siblings, Glenn and Lois Bissell. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral by the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Interment in the Blooming Grove Cemetery, Defreestville.

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