Robert P. "Bob" Vannatten's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Schenectady, New York

Robert P. "Bob" Vannatten

March 17, 1953 - October 12, 2025 (72 years old)

Schenectady, New York

Robert P. "Bob" Vannatten's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Schenectady, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home

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Robert P. "Bob" Vannatten

March 17, 1953 - October 12, 2025 (72 years old)

Schenectady, New York

Robert P. Vannatten Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 12, 2025, at the age of 72, Robert P. Vannatten (Schenectady, New York) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Chancellor D. Natten and Winnifred Walrath Van Natten Sr.; his former wife Suzie Cannavo Van Natten; and his siblings, Chan Van Natten, Jr. and Liz Khasiev.

He is survived by: his wife Maureen Foo Van Natten; his children, Phillip Van Natten (Elizabeth), Justina Nicklas (Joshua) and Ja Shing Ortiz (Elona Mitchell); his stepson Adam Cannavo; his sister Leona Leigh Janis; and his grandchildren, Ayanna Nicklas, Steven Nicklas, Jackson and Griffin Van Natten. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Harboring Hearts at https://www.harboringhearts.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home



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