Robert Janso

Highland

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Robert Janso, age 87 of Highland, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, with his family by his side. 

Born in Nanticoke Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Marie Janso. He married his beloved wife, Violet on August 16, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY. 

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951- 1955 on the Destroyer USS Lewis Hancock during the Korean War.

Robert was a truck driver for Interstate Motor Freight Trucking Company in Mahwah, New Jersey for 20 years. He loved to be in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a skilled woodworking craftsman who loved whittling, building birdhouses and creating special wooden mementoes for his family and friends. He was also avid collector of pocketknives. Robert will always be remembered for his quick wit and humor. 

Robert is survived by his wife, Violet and four children: Robert Janso (Theresa) Deephaven, MN, Cynthia Kurry (Joseph) Highland NY, John Janso (Amy) Wawarsing, NY, James Janso (Giulia) Highland, NY; seven grandchildren, Robert Janso (Chelsey) Kathleen Fasano (Jordan), Samantha Janso (Chris), Cassidy Janso, Sean Kurry, Giovanna Janso, James Janso and great grandsons Lucas Janso and Earl Dahlke and soon to arrive in June, great granddaughter Hannah Fasano, and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Mary Antonnachio (Felix), Elsie Janso, John Janso (Florence), Emil Janso, Rudy Janso, Walter Janso (Anne), Ann Daniels (Ralph) and brother-in-law Jack Houston. 

A Funeral Service was held on Monday at the Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home , New Paltz.

Robert was laid to rest following the funeral service in The Ulster County Veterans section of New Paltz Rural Cemetery, New Paltz.

Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of Robert with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Joyce Schirick Post 1386 VFW, Kingston, NY  12401

Online condolences may be left for the family of Robert by visiting CopelandHammerl.com