Robert T. Marnell
June 27, 1928 - May 13, 2022
Robert T. Marnell, 93, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Bob was born in Schenectady to the late Joseph and Arizona Galmo Marinelli. He was a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School where he excelled in both basketball and baseball. He retired from the General Electric Company after 40 years of service as a welder and welding supervisor. He was devoted to his wife and family. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Constance Pivacek Marnell, who died in 2013 and a sister, Katherine Briscoe. He is survived by two children: Thomas (Cindy) Marnell of Palm Coast, FL and Holly (William) Vacca of Niskayuna, five grandchildren: Andrew, Brendan and Ryan Marnell, Kasey Califano and Kerry May Colucci, seven great-grandchildren: Kamden, Quinn, Kenna, Clare, Ally, Avery and Adrian, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a calling hour, to which relatives and friends are invited, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
Robert T. Marnell, 93, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Bob was born in Schenectady to the late Joseph and Arizona Galmo Marinelli. He was a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School where he excelled in both basketball and baseball.... View Obituary & Service Information