Robert L. Pane Jr.

Pittsfield, N.Y. – Robert L. Pane Jr., 67, of Pittsfield, New York, and formerly of New Hampshire, passed away at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. Robert was born on March 11, 1953, in Manhattan; a son of the late Robert L. and Frances (Kniat) Pane.

Robert proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1980. He was employed by Kollsman Instrument Corporation for many years, followed by the Union Leader. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed nature and hunting. He also enjoyed traveling, playing cards, going to casinos and rooting for the New York Mets whenever they were playing. Above all, he was a family man that was always willing to help and care for them.

Robert is survived by his loving companion Darlene Wilson; daughter, Melissa Pane; grandchildren, Michael Pane, Tori Pane, Callie Campbell, Evann Powers-Collins, Gavinn Faxon and Ryann Faxon; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Lorenz; nieces, Melinda Ensign and Teresa Billings and several loving cousins and great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughter Angela and his brother Ed Pane.

To abide by Robert’s final wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be announced at the family cemetery in Morris, New York.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford St., Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316 or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

His family has entrusted his care to the Johnston & Stanimer Funeral Home in Morris.

Online condolences to his family may be made by visiting www.JohnstonFH.com.