Robert (Bob) John Boden

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert (Bob) John Boden, 68, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, June 26, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 6, 1948 in Wantagh, NY, he was the son of the late George and Mary Harrington Boden. A graduate of St. Leo College and Hofstra University, Bob’s professional career was spent as an executive in the insurance industry. He devoted many years to Metropolitan Life and Blue Shield of Northeastern NY before opening a brokerage firm of his own, Worlco Group Advisors, that he ran with his daughter Megan. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law Thomas Schubert. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Christa Schubert Boden and three daughters, Jennifer Boden Cerone and her husband Bruce of Saratoga Springs, Megan Boden of Saratoga Springs and Marybeth Boden Cook and her husband Burke of Daniel Island, SC; five grandchildren, Sage Cerone, Matt Cerone, Spencer Patterson, Boden and McClain Cook; two brothers, George Boden and wife Nina of Savannah, GA and Donald Boden and wife Linda of Pilot Knob, NY; his aunt, Catherine Harrington of Jensen Beach, FL and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob loved all that Saratoga Springs had to offer as an avid golfer, horse enthusiast, Lake resident and regular patron of Saratoga National and Pennell’s Restaurant; two of his favorite places where he endlessly enjoyed the company of family and close friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren at the beach or the pool and watching their sporting events, on the golf course with his sons-in-law and traveling with his wife. His infectious personality warmed our hearts, his kindness and generosity was extended to all. He was truly a blessing to all who knew him and his absence will be felt by many. Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service will be conducted at 1 p.m. followed by a celebration of Bob’s life at Pennell’s Restaurant, 284 Jefferson St. in Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Brave Will Foundation, 371 Schauber Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 or to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 4742 N. 24th St., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.