Robert J. Krasko

Robert J. Krasko, 78, of Gloversville, passed away at home on Friday morning, December 6, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Little Falls on October 6, 1946, a son of Albert and Irene Dailey Krasko and was a 1964 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. After his service in the US Army, Bob continued his education at Johnson State College in Vermont, earning a bachelor’s in economics. He lived in Gloversville for the past thirty years. Mr. Krasko was employed as a Veteran’s Employment counselor for the NYS Department of Labor in Gloversville for 20 years, retiring in 2002. As a veteran of the US Army, Bob received a Purple Heart in addition to the Combat Infantry Badge and several other medals, before he was medically discharged, due to injuries received in Viet Nam. Bob loved to fish at his camp on the St. Lawrence River. He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed reading and gardening. Bob also loved keeping up with snow removal in his yard as well as in his neighbor’s yards. He was an animal lover and especially loved his precious felines, Spook and Giselle. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a brother, Thomas. Survivors include his beloved wife, Karen; two children, Michael (Stacey) Krasko and Victoria (Josh) Long, all of Little Falls; a brother, Dan Krasko of Herkimer; a sister, Sharon Lynch of Herkimer; a brother-in-law, Michael (Lynne) Brown of Gloversville; a sister-in-law, Kathy Krasko of Dolgeville; five grandchildren, Emily, Ashley, Michael, Colin, and Adalyn; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 11am – 1pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 1pm with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams, officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Ferndale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SOCKS (Save Our Cats Kittens Strays), in care of the funeral home. Bob’s family gratefully acknowledges his caregivers, Meaghan, Amy, Sara, and Robin for the exceptional care provided and also thanks family, friends, and neighbors for all of their help during Bob’s illness.

Robert J. Krasko

October 6, 1946 - December 6, 2024

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