pMassena: Robert R. Belknap, 75, of Massena peacefully passed away on September 10, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. There will be no public calling hours. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on October 15, 2016 at the Italian American Club, Beach Street, Massena from 12:00, noon until 6:00 pm./ppRobert was born on April 13, 1941 in Syracuse, NY, the son of the late Robert and Mary (Briggs) Belknap. He attended schools in the Central Square, Brewerton area. Robert joined the Marines where he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC and was honorably discharged after four years. Upon returning home from the service, Robert went to work at Alcoa in the Pot Rooms, retiring in 1990 after working over 26 years. He married Darla Rupert on October 31, 1964 in Massena, NY. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying the time he spent with his cousin on Croil Island. He also loved watching NASCAR and following his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. /ppRobert is survived by his children, Thomas and wife Nancy Belknap of Rochester, Robert and wife Tracy Belknap of Winthrop, NY, Richard and wife Lori Belknap of Auburn, NY and June Drake of Massena; grandchildren, Brianna (Matthew) Bowers, Jessica (Chris) Jones, David Belknap, Jacqueline and Erin Drake, Tia Andrews and Andrew Belknap; great-grandchildren, Lucy and Eleanor Bowers, Alexander and Owen Rush, Harper Jones and Natalya Newton; a sister, Sue and husband John Porter of Ogdensburg; several cousins and a nephew./ppBesides his parents, Robert is predeceased by his wife Darla, who passed in 2014./ppMemorial contributions in Robert’s memory can be made to the Marine Corps League, 166 Maple Street, Massena, NY 136 62. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.phillipsmemorial.com/p
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