Filkins, Robert M.
Birth
Robert was born in East Berne, New York on November 25, 1919.
Marriage and Children
Robert married Mary Young and they had three sons and a daughter. They are: Robert, William, Thomas, and daughter Virginia Filkins.
Occupation
Mr. Filkins was employed by the Tobin Packing Co. of Albany.
Military Service
Mr. Filkins was an Army veteran of World War II.
Death
Robert M. Filkins, 76, of Peatsbed Road died Monday at the Stratton Veteran Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Albany.
Other Media
Obituary EARLTON -- Robert M. Filkins, 76, of Peatsbed Road died Monday at the Stratton Veteran Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Albany. He was born in East Berne. Mr. Filkins was an Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Filkins was employed by the Tobin Packing Co. of Albany. Survivors include his wife, Mary Young Filkins; three sons, Robert Filkins of Ravena, William Filkins of Waterloo, S.C., and Thomas Filkins of Woodruff, S.C.; a daughter, Virginia Brockner of Climax; and three grandchildren. A service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Brady Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie. Private cremation will take place Thursday at Wiltuyck Crematory, Kingston. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Coxsackie Rescue Squad, 38 Mansion St., Coxsackie, NY 12051. Published in the Albany Times Union, Capital Region Section, Page B8, 21 May 1996 Issue. Sources
