Stuyvesant- Robert L. Bissell age 83 passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Robert was born in Albany and has resided in Stuyvesant. He was a truck driver of Teamsters Local 294 and was a US Marine veteran serving his country from 1956-1959. He enjoyed gardening and Sunday drives with his wife, visiting antique and primitive décor stores. He loved the spirit of the Christmas season, including everything from decorating to baking cookies. Husband of the late Julia Williams. Father of Robert (Annette) Bissell, Kevin Bissell, Kimberly Splain and Heather Pearsall. Grandfather of Robert Bissell, Kyle Bissell, Meghan Splain, Alexis Pearsall, Emma Pearsall. Great grandfather of Kahlen Bissell. He is predeceased by his siblings Glenn and Lois Bissell. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Thursday at 12 PM. Relatives and friends are invited and may call prior to the service Thursday from 10 AM -12 PM. Interment will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery, Defreestville.