Fort Edward – Robert E. "Bob" Carroll Sr., 87, of McCrea St., Ft. Edward, passed away after a long battle with cancer, Monday, September 22, 2014, with his family by his side.

He was born in Astoria, NY January 30, 1927 as the son of William Martin and Mary (Reidy) Carroll of Milltown Malbay, Ireland.

He had three brothers, William, Don, and Edmund. They were an all police family with dad a Lieutenant and all "the guys" detectives, except Bill, who was a Butcher's Union Organizer.

Bob graduated from Brooklyn Technical Institute and joined the Air Force Reserve and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. His discharge from the Naval services was final in the early 1950's. He then joined the New York City police department in 1951 and retired in 1972, spending his retirement years in other businesses.

During his business years he was a licensed Real Estate Broker, Director of Security and Safety at a Steelmill, Private Investigator and Personal Security Companion. Bob was also a member of the "Grumps Club" and enjoyed spending time with his retired fellow grumps, officers and detectives from the NY Police Force.

Known for his photography and poems, Bob would stop suddenly on the side of the road and just snap shots of Barns, foliage, anything he thought was beautiful.

His first wife, a New York fashion model, Patricia Sweeney, pre deceased him in 1983 in Warrensburg, NY, after his loving care in her final years.

Along with his first wife, Bob was predeceased by his parents, his son, Robert E. Carroll Jr., his step daughter, Beth Anne Robinson, and his brother, William Carrol.

Bob remarried his present wife Carol Anne in 1985, spending a wonderful 29 years together. Left to cherish Bobs memory, along with his wife, are his children, Kathleen Montgomery and fiancé Kevan, James, wife Margie, Carroll, daughter-in-law Laura Carroll, Debra Robinson Willette, and Richard, wife Jill, Robinson; grandchildren include Jonathan (Anne) Carroll, Christine (John) Niles, Kelly (Jamie) Carroll, Michael (Kimberly) Carroll, Thomas(Brooke) Carroll, Theresa Carroll, Kristen (Bryan) Seybolt, Jennifer (Joseph) Brewer, Megan (Daniel) McGarr, James DiPasquale, Melissa DiPasquale, Sean Carroll, Josh Howe, Kirsten Howe, Timothy Carroll, Patricia Carroll, Robert Carroll, Gary (Laura) Doran, Chris (Brittany) Doran, Rex Robinson, Stephanie Robinson, Eric Mylott, and Jessica Mylott; great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Aaron, Nicolas, Ashliegh, Lily, Wyatt, Liam, Jamison, Layla, Landen, Avery, Drake, Brody, Scarlett; several nieces, nephews, and cousin; along with his sweet Ginger and Annie, his constant companions.

Calling hours will take place 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette Street, Queensbury NY.

A funeral service will directly follow calling hours, at the funeral home with, Rev. Thomas Babiuch officiating.

Burial, with Military Honors, will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury NY.

A special gathering of friends and family will follow the burial at the Elks Lodge, 32 Cronin Rd. Queensbury NY.

The family would like to send special thanks to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Pat Higgins-Bollman, and Kim Coombs for their love and care in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Roberts name to Fort Edward Rescue Squad, 75 Schuyler St, Hudson Falls, NY or C. R. Wood Cancer Center. 100 Park St. Glens Falls, NY.

Condolences may be mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804 or emailed through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

My Epitaph,
When they lower me down
In the cold, cold ground
Next to the one I love
I pray "knock wood"
I did enough good
To merit the "kingdom above"
If that's not the case
And the "devil" I face
I shall not whimper or whine
I'll just buy me a jug
Throw a blonde on a rug
And have me a wonderful time.
Amen
"Bob"