Rensselaer - Rensselaer NY Robert G. Cole passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. He was 71. Born in Buskirk on July 17, 1942, son of the late Robert E. and Bertha (Hunt) Cole. Mr. Cole had been employed as a truck driver and mechanic for most of his career. Survivors include his children Robert G. Cole, Jr. of Fredericksburg, TX, Pamela J. Cole of Stillwater, Brian T. Cole of Cohoes, Theresa Wederman of Johnsonville and Adam Cole of Troy. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a brother, Richard B. Cole. Relatives and friends may call from 4:30-6:00pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 6:00pm in the funeral home. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com