Robert F. Finster, Jr.

Robert F. Finster Jr., 68, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2025.

Robert was born on May 4,1956, in Rome, the son of the late Robert and Kathleen (Sheldon) Finster. He was raised and educated in Rome. On March 26,1982 he married the love of his life, Karen L. Coleman at St. Mary’s Church in Rome. She knew from the day they first met that she would eventually marry him, and the two shared a blessed union of 43 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Mystic and Jamie.

Robert had a long career in the food service industry including managerial positions at Victory Market, Loblaws, Great American, Ponderosa, 257 Steakhouse, Vernon Downs, and The Bagel Grove. Throughout the years, he enjoyed hunting, golfing, and spending time with friends and family at the Palisades. In recent years, his greatest pleasure was visiting and playing with his much-adored grandchildren.

Everyone who knew Bob loved Bob. He forged many friendships throughout his life. He was gentle, kind, and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. He was always lending a hand to help others. He took great pride in working on his home and yard. He loved animals. He was a family man with a wonderful sense of humor. A perfect day for him would include having a Bud-Light and sharing a laugh with family & friends while watching the sunset from his backyard on Gifford Road. He was of the catholic faith and was godfather to John and Krissy.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Karen; daughters, Mystic (Travis) Jordan of Central, SC, and Jamie (Geoffrey) Hoyt of Rome; grandchildren, Julia, Olivia, Jozef, and Henryk Jordan and Astrid and Arthur Hoyt; brothers, Jack (Debbera) Finster of Evans Mills, NY, and James (April) Finster of Holland Patent; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sherry (Marty) Schwab of Minoa, NY, Tammy (Bill) Verro of Rome, and Norman Coleman Jr. of Rome; nieces and nephews, Jason (Adrianne), John (Tiffany), Sharon, Laurie (Gino), Billy (Michelle), Kim, Steven (Nikki), Michael (Brittany), Kristina (Chris), Krissy, Gabrielle, Bruce, Christopher, and Amber; several great nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends. He also leaves behind a very good friend, Rich Davis, who stopped at the house just about every day to visit and see if he could help Bob with something. Robert was predeceased by his parents Robert and Kathleen Finster, brother Bruce Finster, mother-in-law Doris Northrup, and father-in-law Norman Coleman Sr.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, Rome.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 AM prior to the service.

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held in the summer according to Bob’s wishes.

“I’ll be up in a minute.”

Please offer online condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com .