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==Birth==
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Robert W. Clow Sr. was born Thursday, January 28, 1932 in Stockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dewitt Clow and Margaret Ryant Clow. His siblings were:
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*Charles Clow of Albany;
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*Edward Clow
  
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==Education==
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Robert W. Clow, Sr. graduated from Albany High School in 1949, and Schenectady’s Royal Barber School in 1953.  
  
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Robert Clow served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
  
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Robert Clow later owned Bob’s Barber Shop and Bob’s Cut & Style on Congress Street in Troy for over 30 years. He was a member of the 105th Military Police at the Troy Armory, Troy Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge #141, and the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company.
  
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Robert W. Clow, Sr. married Lynne Chase Clow who died before him. Their children were:
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*Daniel Clow and his wife, Penny, of Speigletown
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*John Clow and his wife, Delene, of Waterford;
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*Lynne Dolan and her husband, Bret, of Troy;
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*'''[[Clow, Robert W. Jr.|Robert W. Clow Jr.]]''', ( - 2005)
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His longtime companion Virginia Mann of East Berne, wife of the late Bill Mann and daughter of '''[[Ruby Silvernail]]'''. Virginia's children were:
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*Lisa Mann and her husband, Pat Hannan
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*Jim Mann and his wife, Mary.
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==Death==
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Robert W. Clow, Sr. died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at his home in East Berne, with his family by his side. He was 80.
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EAST BERNE — Robert W. Clow Sr. was a veteran of the Korean
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Conflict and a successful barber.
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EAST BERNE — Robert W. Clow Sr. was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a successful barber.
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“He was a very happy, content man,” said his longtime companion,
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Virginia Mann. “And he enjoyed
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“He was a very happy, content man,” said his longtime companion, Virginia Mann. “And he enjoyed
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people. He liked very much to
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people. He liked very much to help others whether he knew them or not.”
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help others whether he knew
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them or not.”
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He died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at his home in East Berne, with his family by his side. He was 80.
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He died on Saturday, Sept. 1,
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2012, at his home in East Berne,
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Born in Stockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dewitt Clow and Margaret Ryant Clow. Raised in Albany, Mr. Clow graduated from Albany High School in 1949, and Schenectady’s Royal Barber School in 1953. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
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with his family by his side. He
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He later owned Bob’s Barber Shop and Bob’s Cut & Style on Congress Street in Troy for over 30 years. He was a member of the 105th Military Police at the Troy Armory, Troy Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge #141, and the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company.
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Born in Stockport, N.Y., he was
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the son of the late Dewitt Clow
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“He was a gifted player of the organ and harmonica,” Ms. Mann said of Mr. Clow. “He started playing them after he retired…It was mostly a private thing.” Asked if he had a favorite song to play, she answered without hesitation: “Amazing Grace,” she chucked. “I heard that over and
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and Margaret Ryant Clow.
 
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Raised in Albany, Mr. Clow
 
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graduated from Albany High
 
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School in 1949, and Schenectady’s
 
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Royal Barber School in 1953. He
 
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served in the United States Army
 
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during the Korean Conflict.
 
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He later owned Bob’s Barber
 
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Shop and Bob’s Cut & Style on
 
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Congress Street in Troy for over
 
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30 years. He was a member of the 105th Military Police at the Troy
 
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Armory, Troy Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge #141, and
 
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the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company.
 
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“He was a gifted player of the organ and harmonica,” Ms. Mann
 
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said of Mr. Clow. “He started playing them after he retired…It was
 
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mostly a private thing.”
 
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Asked if he had a favorite song to play, she answered without
 
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hesitation: “Amazing Grace,” she chucked. “I heard that over and
 
 
over.”
 
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Mr. Clow is survived by two sons: Daniel Clow and his wife, Penny,
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Mr. Clow is survived by two sons: Daniel Clow and his wife, Penny, of Speigletown; and John Clow and his wife, Delene, of Waterford; his daughter, Lynne Dolan and her husband, Bret, of Troy; 13
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of Speigletown; and John Clow and his wife, Delene, of Waterford;
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grandchildren: Robert Clow III, John and Shawn Clow, Breeanna, Ryan, and Colin Clow; Bret and Britney Dolan; Michele Hessel and her husband, John; Erika Geist; Jeremy, Jocelyn, and Corey Mann; one great-granddaughter; his brother, Charles Clow of Albany; and longtime companion Virginia Mann of East Berne and her children: Lisa Mann and her husband, Pat Hannan; and Jim Mann and his wife, Mary.
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his daughter, Lynne Dolan and her husband, Bret, of Troy; 13
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grandchildren: Robert Clow III, John and Shawn Clow, Breeanna,
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His first wife, Lynne Chase Clow, died before him, as did his brother, Edward Clow. His son, Robert W. Clow Jr., died in 2005.
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Ryan, and Colin Clow; Bret and Britney Dolan; Michele Hessel and
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her husband, John; Erika Geist; Jeremy, Jocelyn, and Corey Mann;
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Relatives and friends called at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Cremation took place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium. A private burial of the urn took place on Friday morning, Sept. 7, 2012 at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy.
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one great-granddaughter; his brother, Charles Clow of Albany; and
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longtime companion Virginia Mann of East Berne and her children:
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Memorial contributions may be made to the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company, 146 Speigletown Rd., Troy, NY 12182; the Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY
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Lisa Mann and her husband, Pat Hannan; and Jim Mann and his
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12205; or Helderberg Ambulance, 978 Cole Hill Road, East Berne, NY 12059.
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wife, Mary.
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His first wife, Lynne Chase Clow, died before him, as did his brother,
 
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Edward Clow. His son, Robert W. Clow Jr., died in 2005.
 
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Relatives and friends called at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral
 
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Home in Troy on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
 
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Cremation took place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium.
 
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A private burial of the urn took place on Friday morning, Sept. 7,
 
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2012 at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy.
 
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Memorial contributions may be made to the Speigletown District
 
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Volunteer Fire Company, 146 Speigletown Rd., Troy, NY 12182;
 
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the Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY
 
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12205; or Helderberg Ambulance, 978 Cole Hill Road, East Berne,
 
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NY 12059.
 
 
— Zach Simeone
 
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EAST BERNE Robert W. Clow, Sr. 80, former Speigletown resident, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at his residence. Born in Stockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dewitt Clow and Margaret Ryant Clow and husband of the late Lynne Chase Clow. Raised and educated in Albany, he was a graduate of Albany High School, class of 1949 and Royal Barber School, Schenectady in 1953. Bob was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated Bob's Barber Shop and Bob's Cut & Style on Congress Street, Troy for over 30 years. He was a member of the 105th military police at Troy Armory, Troy BPOE Lodge #141 and the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Co. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Clow (Penny) of Speigletown and John Clow (Delene) of Waterford; a daughter, Lynne Dolan (Bret) of Troy; eight grandchildren, Robert Clow, III, John, Shawn, Breeanna, Ryan and Colin Clow, Bret and Britney Dolan; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Charles Clow of Albany; companion, Virginia Mann of East Berne and her children, Lisa Mann (Pat Hannah) and Jim (Mary) Mann. Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert W. Clow, Jr. in 2005, a brother, Edward Clow. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 6, 2012 4 to 7 p.m. at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th St. and Third Avenue. Cremation will take place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium. Private burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012 at Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company, 146 Speigletown Rd., Troy, NY 12182 or Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205.
  
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Name: Robert M. Clow<br>
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State of Issue: New York<br>
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Date of Birth: Thursday  January  28, 1932<br>
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Date of Death: Saturday  September  01, 2012<br>
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Est. Age at Death: 80 years, 7 months, 4 days<br>
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Confirmation: Verified<br>
  
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 6 January 2013

Robert W. Clow, Sr.

Birth

Robert W. Clow Sr. was born Thursday, January 28, 1932 in Stockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dewitt Clow and Margaret Ryant Clow. His siblings were:

  • Charles Clow of Albany;
  • Edward Clow

Education

Robert W. Clow, Sr. graduated from Albany High School in 1949, and Schenectady’s Royal Barber School in 1953.

Military

Robert Clow served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Occupation

Robert Clow later owned Bob’s Barber Shop and Bob’s Cut & Style on Congress Street in Troy for over 30 years. He was a member of the 105th Military Police at the Troy Armory, Troy Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge #141, and the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company.

Marriage & Children

Robert W. Clow, Sr. married Lynne Chase Clow who died before him. Their children were:

  • Daniel Clow and his wife, Penny, of Speigletown
  • John Clow and his wife, Delene, of Waterford;
  • Lynne Dolan and her husband, Bret, of Troy;
  • Robert W. Clow Jr., ( - 2005)

His longtime companion Virginia Mann of East Berne, wife of the late Bill Mann and daughter of Ruby Silvernail. Virginia's children were:

  • Lisa Mann and her husband, Pat Hannan
  • Jim Mann and his wife, Mary.

Death

Robert W. Clow, Sr. died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at his home in East Berne, with his family by his side. He was 80.

Obituary

Robert W. Clow Sr.

EAST BERNE — Robert W. Clow Sr. was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a successful barber.

“He was a very happy, content man,” said his longtime companion, Virginia Mann. “And he enjoyed people. He liked very much to help others whether he knew them or not.”

He died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at his home in East Berne, with his family by his side. He was 80.

Born in Stockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dewitt Clow and Margaret Ryant Clow. Raised in Albany, Mr. Clow graduated from Albany High School in 1949, and Schenectady’s Royal Barber School in 1953. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He later owned Bob’s Barber Shop and Bob’s Cut & Style on Congress Street in Troy for over 30 years. He was a member of the 105th Military Police at the Troy Armory, Troy Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge #141, and the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company.

“He was a gifted player of the organ and harmonica,” Ms. Mann said of Mr. Clow. “He started playing them after he retired…It was mostly a private thing.” Asked if he had a favorite song to play, she answered without hesitation: “Amazing Grace,” she chucked. “I heard that over and over.”

Mr. Clow is survived by two sons: Daniel Clow and his wife, Penny, of Speigletown; and John Clow and his wife, Delene, of Waterford; his daughter, Lynne Dolan and her husband, Bret, of Troy; 13 grandchildren: Robert Clow III, John and Shawn Clow, Breeanna, Ryan, and Colin Clow; Bret and Britney Dolan; Michele Hessel and her husband, John; Erika Geist; Jeremy, Jocelyn, and Corey Mann; one great-granddaughter; his brother, Charles Clow of Albany; and longtime companion Virginia Mann of East Berne and her children: Lisa Mann and her husband, Pat Hannan; and Jim Mann and his wife, Mary.

His first wife, Lynne Chase Clow, died before him, as did his brother, Edward Clow. His son, Robert W. Clow Jr., died in 2005.

Relatives and friends called at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Cremation took place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium. A private burial of the urn took place on Friday morning, Sept. 7, 2012 at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company, 146 Speigletown Rd., Troy, NY 12182; the Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205; or Helderberg Ambulance, 978 Cole Hill Road, East Berne, NY 12059.

— Zach Simeone

Altamont Enterprise - September 20, 2012

Clow, Robert W. Sr.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Deceased Name: Clow, Robert W. Sr.

EAST BERNE Robert W. Clow, Sr. 80, former Speigletown resident, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at his residence. Born in Stockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dewitt Clow and Margaret Ryant Clow and husband of the late Lynne Chase Clow. Raised and educated in Albany, he was a graduate of Albany High School, class of 1949 and Royal Barber School, Schenectady in 1953. Bob was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated Bob's Barber Shop and Bob's Cut & Style on Congress Street, Troy for over 30 years. He was a member of the 105th military police at Troy Armory, Troy BPOE Lodge #141 and the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Co. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Clow (Penny) of Speigletown and John Clow (Delene) of Waterford; a daughter, Lynne Dolan (Bret) of Troy; eight grandchildren, Robert Clow, III, John, Shawn, Breeanna, Ryan and Colin Clow, Bret and Britney Dolan; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Charles Clow of Albany; companion, Virginia Mann of East Berne and her children, Lisa Mann (Pat Hannah) and Jim (Mary) Mann. Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert W. Clow, Jr. in 2005, a brother, Edward Clow. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 6, 2012 4 to 7 p.m. at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th St. and Third Avenue. Cremation will take place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium. Private burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012 at Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company, 146 Speigletown Rd., Troy, NY 12182 or Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205.

Edition: Final Edition Page: B5 Copyright, 2012, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

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Robert M. Clow: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Robert M. Clow
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday January 28, 1932
Date of Death: Saturday September 01, 2012
Est. Age at Death: 80 years, 7 months, 4 days
Confirmation: Verified

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