PLATTSBURGH- Robert O. Butchino, 88, of Fort Brown Dr., Plattsburgh, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Malone, NY on June 29, 1935 the son of Ozias and Pearl (Cook) Butchino.

Bob served in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea during the Korean War, when he returned state side, he then served in the Army Reserve for eight years.

He worked for the New York State Department of Corrections for 32 years and retired in 1990 at the rank of Lieutenant. He was very active with community service through the Boy Scouts of America, the American Legion, the VFW and Knights of Columbus. His hobbies were watching Nascar, Bingo and riding his Harley.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Butchino; son Albert; daughter Debra; stepsons Gene Baker and Todd DeCroti; stepdaughters Laurie Palmer, Lisa Morrow; grandchildren Aaron Butchino, Kellie Butchino, Jessica Schwehr, & Amanda Parker; brothers Roderick and Royce Butchino.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; his first wife Susan (Jackson) Butchino; brothers, Ronald, Richard, Rodger, Reginald, Randolph Butchino and sister Roberta Trombley.

Calling hours will be held Monday, March 4th from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 6:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will be at Plattsburgh Community Mausoleum at a later date.

Donations may be made to the SPCA

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit, www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.