Robert J. Calpeter, Sr.
Born in Syracuse, NY
on Jan 9, 1938
Departed on Nov 26, 2012and resided in Pitcher Hill.
Visitation:Nov 28, 2012
Service:
Mass of Christian Burial
Cemetery:Assumption Cemetery
Please click on the links above for the location
Robert "Butch" J. Calpeter, Sr.,74, lifelong resident of the Pitcher Hill area, died Monday at the Veterans Medical Center in Syracuse. Butch was a 1956 graduate of North Syracuse High School and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lenn) Calpeter.
Butch served in the US Navy aboard the USS Arcadia and the USS Compton. He retired in 1988 after more than 25 years as a truck driver for the Teamsters Local #317 in Syracuse. He was a member of the American Legion Post #787 in Cicero and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends. Butch and his family maintained a summer home on Chippewa Bay on the St. Lawrence for many years and was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church in Mattydale.
Surviving are his two children: Lynn A. Calpeter of New York, NY and Robert J. (Cynthia) Calpeter of Durhamville, NY; his former wife, Patricia A. Calpeter of North Syracuse, and a sister, Jeanette Crandall of West Lake Village, CA.
Contributions in Butch's memory may be made to The Spinal Cord Injury & Disease Center at the VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse NY 13210.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 - 7 pm at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. A Prayer service will begin at 9:30 am at the funeral home on Thursday followed by a 10 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse.
Sue Price
Dec 5, 2012 Mattydale New York US
Sorry Patty and all of you for the loss of butch I had to wdrk so I was unable to attend the wake but you know i thought of all of you. hope we can get together soon haven"t seen you in a long tome told Marylou to tell you hello for me call me,
sandy merrck
Dec 3, 2012 syracuse ny. US
so sorry pat and family to here of your loss.
Kinnetz Family
Dec 1, 2012 Mattydale N.Y. US
To Calpeter Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss.
We will always remember Butch.
Mary Alice Kiah
Nov 29, 2012 Syracuse NY US
Lynn, Bob, and family - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Take comfort in your memories and the support of family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie (Stott) Forte
Nov 28, 2012 Cicero NY US
Dear Lynn & family-
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. God bless all of you during this sad time. My prayers are will you all.
Andrea (DeBartolo) Muscarella
Nov 28, 2012 Erie Pa US
Lynn and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, thoughts and prayers go out to you. The good times you shared last a lifetime...love goes out to you all!
Rudy and Barb Niedermayr
Nov 27, 2012 lubbock TX US
Patti, Lynn and Bob
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Butch and all the good times we had snowmobiling (especially Smith Falls)
Keep all those nice memories close to your hearts. We will keep you in our thoughts at this time of sorrow. Love to you all.
Joe Sullivan
Nov 27, 2012 Syracuse NY US
Dear Pat and family,
I was sorry to have read about Bob's passing. How fortunate he was to have had you and your care over the last years.
Wishing you an abundance of God's blessings and eternal peace.
Terri & Mark Kashdin
Nov 27, 2012 Fayetteville NY US
To Patty and family, So very sorry to hear about Butch. As we all understand he is in a better place now with his other friends that have passed before him ( G.G. -John-and others.) I will always remember Butch's laugh. Our condolences and prayers are with you all.
Lauren Zalaznick
Nov 27, 2012 nyc ny US
Dear Lynn,
To you and your family, condolences. I am sorry i didn't meet him, but your Dad had to be a great guy to shape a such a great person as you. It is a tough time no matter when it happens--take care of yourself and know that we're thinking of you. LZ
Kim Johnson
Nov 27, 2012 North Syracuse NY US
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father, please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. Love, thoughts & prayers are with you.
Frank Papalia
Nov 27, 2012 Baldwinsville NY US
We were so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Sorry, we will not be able to come to the funeral home, but we are on our way to NYC. When I saw the Calpeter name, after the initial sadness, I know your father would be happy to know his name brings such pleasant memories because of his two great children. The Calpeter name made this old educator a happy person. In NYC, I'll stop in St. Patrick's Cathedral and remember your Dad. Now, you two know that has to be special, because this 73 year old RARELY enters a church. Again, our condolences to you two special "kids" and your wonderful mother.
Frank and Madeline Papalia
charles m root
Nov 27, 2012 copenhagen new, york US
I remember the good times fishing with Butch on Chippewa Bay.
ronald difulio
Nov 27, 2012 lee ma US
to pat and family.we are so sorry for your loss.butch was always in our heart and a great friend.we know that he is at a better place and we know that you will miss him
Amanda & Jacob Vieira
Nov 26, 2012 Liverpool NY US
I am so truly sorry about your loss. He was a wonderful man, I am so thankful I have met him. We had a lot of laughter together. He will definitely be in my memories. My thoughts and Prayers are with you guys at this hard time!!!!!!!
Mattydale Fire Department
Nov 26, 2012 Mattydale NY US
The Officers and Members
of the
Mattydale Fire Department
and
Ladies Auxiliry
join in extending
Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and your family at this
Time of Sorrow.
Crystal & Joseph Blackburn
Nov 26, 2012 Mattydale New York US
We are so Sorry for your loss. We are honored to have known such a wonderful man, He definately knew how to make us laugh. We will remember him always!
Sandy & Mike Mietz
Nov 26, 2012 Oriskany New York US
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. I have so many special memories of him and will cherish them always. Hugs