Robert M. Rivet

October 30, 1933 - November 4, 2014

Cohoes NY Robert M. Rivet, 81, died November 4, 2014. Born Oct. 30 1933 in Cohoes he was son of the late Maurice and Elaine Lambert Rivet. He attenden St. Agnes Catholic School in Cohoes and graduated from Catholic Central High in 1952. He received a degree in welding from HVCC and a Mechanical Degree from Cleveland Engineering Institute. Bob served his country during the Korean War in the US Army. He was employed for 38 years at Norton Co. in Watervliet as an inspector in the finishing Dept. retiring in 1995. He served in the National Guard for four years and was a communicant of St. Mary the Assumption Parish in Waterford. Bob enjoyed bowling,bocci and doing oil painting but most important in his life was his family he was so proud of them and his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Josephine Capozzelli Rivet who he married in July of 1952.His devoted children David Rivet, Robert ( Lisa) Rivet and Michael Rivet. His adored grandchildren Timothy, Jacob, Sarah and Isaac Rivet. He was brother of Marilyn (Arnold ) Galarneau. Brother in-law of Joseph (Betty) Capozzelli. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 noon at St. Marys Church Waterford. Calling hours are Saturday from 9:30-11:30 am at the Marra Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery of Waterford at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Hospice and to Betty and Joe Capozzelli who were special caregivers in Bob’s time of need. In lieu of flowers donations in Bob’s memory may be made to St. Mary the Assumption Church restoration fund.