Saturday
22
March
Memorial Mass
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025
The Parish of Mater Christi
40 Hopewell Street
Albany, New York, United States
Obituary of Robert V. Frei
ALBANY -
Robert V. Frei, 70, of Albany, passed away at home on March 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 7, 1955 to the late Robert and Gertrude Frei in Albany NY, Bob was a loving husband and father who always put his family first. He was a proud graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie, NY before continuing his education at SUNY Cobleskill. Bob worked at IBM in Dutchess County, and later as a Health Physicist for Entergy at Indian Point in Peekskill, NY before retiring in 2018. On April 16, 1988, Bob married Patricia A. Lord at St. Mary’s Church in Washingtonville, NY. Together they raised their family in Wappingers Falls, before relocating to Albany in 2023.
In addition to his loving wife, Bob is survived by his children: Neil, Kelli and Laura Frei. He is also survived by his siblings: Marie Lyons, Joanne Frei (Vincent), Jeanine Foscaldi (Louis), Joseph Frei (Terri) and John Frei. In addition, he is survived by his brothers in-law Victor Lord (Bonnie) and Daniel Lord (Karen). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents in-law, and brother in law, Michael Lyons.
Bob was an avid sports fan who loved playing golf, and especially loved the New York Giants. He enjoyed listening to Country Classics and taking trips to the casino. He also loved all animals and enjoyed taking long walks with his beloved canine companion, Gunner. Bob’s warmth and humor endeared him to many, and he maintained close friendships throughout his life. Those who knew him will forever miss his presence. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am at The Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany NY 12208 with Father Mike Melanson as celebrant. Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Simple Choices, Inc., 218 2nd Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County (CARE of DC) at P.O Box #4, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Frei Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
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