Robert Cietek

Robert “Bob” M. Cietek, of Colonie, passed away peacefully home in his sleep on April

15, 2025, at the age of 73. Robert “Bob” M. Cietek, husband to Bernice (Bove) Cietek

was born on August 1, 1951 in Troy, New York, and was the youngest of three children

born to his parents the late John J. Cietek and Ann Isabel McGrath-Cietek. He is

predeceased by his brother, John “Jackie” J. Cietek Jr., his sister-in-law Kathy Cietek

and survived by his oldest brother Timothy Cietek. Robert survived by his loving wife,

Bernice (Bove) Cietek of 51 years. Together they celebrated their 50th anniversary on

January 13, 2024. He is also survived by his son Robert “Scubber” M. Cietek Jr., his

daughter Stephanie (Marco) Anastasio, and his two grandchildren Harper E. Cietek and

Luccio S. Anastasio. In addition, a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and

nephews, and many cousins.

Bob was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in 1970 where he played football.

In 1979 he opened Scubber’s with his wife Bernice on River St. in Troy. He also worked

for the last 25 years at the Albany Correctional Facility as a supervisor in the kitchen,

and recently retired. He was a devoted Yankees fan, never missing a televised game.

Even during times when he was hospitalized, he made sure the game was on. He

enjoyed spending time at his home in the Adirondacks, hiking and skiing with his family.

I want to thank the staff of Capital Cardiology, especially his Doctor, Dr. Eugene

Pashkovetsky and Physician Assistant Jennifer Adjara, NP.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 21st at 10am at St. Anthony

of Padua Church, 28 State St, Troy, NY 12180. There will be no calling hours. Burial

will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St.

Jude’s children’s hospital.

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