Obituary of Robert Cepale

Windham- Robert Cepale died on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Americana artist and loving husband to his dear wife Christine Way VanDine Melanson Cepale.

He is survived by his son Jon Cepale of Texas and his daughter Sarah Cepale of Florida, and his step children Adam Melanson of Florida, Scott Melanson of Chicago, Curtiss Melanson and Bradford Melanson both of New York; and many, many grandchildren.

He grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He studied art at Pratt University. He served in the US Navy for four years during the Vietnam War as a radar operator. He joined the NYC Fire Department and retired as Lieutenant after 32 years of service.

He loved baseball with a passion as he did with the wonderful paintings he created with the thoughtful insight of what life was like a hundred years ago in Windham and the mountain areas around us. He was a treasure and will surely be missed.

To view Roberts art please visit: www.robertcepaleart.com

Robert Cepale,

The love of my life is gone. We began our journey with laughter and now it has ended with tears. My precious, beloved husband devoted his life to me, his art and our grandchildren. He became a legend in his own time with his paintings and writings of what life was like in the early day of Americana, in the beautiful mountains and sunsets of the Catskills.

He was a man who filled the world with his vibrant presence, his compassion and love, his sense of humor, his wisdom and integrity, his quiet courage, and his abundant good will. I have lost my best friend and partner in life and I am shattered with sorrow.

Bobby, you were and always will be my soulmate. I will love you and miss you forever.

Your Chissy