November 8, 1944 – April 15, 2021Bob’s parents, Herbert H. and Waiva A. Gilbert Bullock, his neice, Samantha Whitney, sweet cousin, Tina Clarke, as well as his beloved Grandfather, Francis Gilbert, preceded him in death.
Born into an Air Force family in Troy, New York, Bob grew up at different military bases in the United States, as well as years spent in Tokyo, Japan and London, England. He returned from London after graduation to attend Syracuse University before transferring and gaining his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University. Go Buckeyes!
After college, Bob was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force and served proudly during the Vietnam War era, first in the Pacific Region Base, and then as the Titan III Missile Data Manager, in Los Angeles. He rose to rank of Captain before his Honorable Discharge.
After leaving service, Bob worked as a statistician for the Daily Racing Form. His love of Thoroughbred racing served him well in his career at the California racetracks, before returning to the Capital District of New York.
While living “back home” in Green Island, NY, Bob earned his MBA at the State University at Albany. Following graduation, he accepted a position with the Johnson & Johnson Company, Ethicon, located in Central New Jersey. He later worked and retired from Novartis Pharmaceuticals, in Summit, NJ and later, Suffern, NY.
While at Ethicon he met his wife, Karen Bean, and they were happily married on May 16, 1981. They were blessed with two children, Jason and Jessica, who were the pride of his life and who he loved more than can be expressed.
Bob enjoyed watching sports, especially the NFL and horse racing, and enjoyed the occasional friendly wager and discussions of games with his son, Jay. Recently, he discovered NBA Topshots, which gave him tremendous excitement for his last few months. His daughter Jessica shared many philosophical discussions with him, also. Bob also loved collecting vintage books, antique postcards and all other types of ephemera. “Garage Sailing” with Karen and friends were some of his happiest times spent.
His favorite times were spent on the shores of beautiful Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate, NY. Spending summers on his family homestead founded in 1892, his enjoyment was found in swimming and boating in the crystal-clear waters, sharing food, drink, tall tales and cheer with friends and family while sitting by the campfire with a beer in hand. The familiar call of “love you, man” was often repeated by him. Bob always felt fortunate that his time at the lake, which he thought as “heaven on earth”, was frequent and filled with adventure. Even the many jobs and hard work that he shared with his sister, Becky, brought him pleasure.
Bob’s pets of the past, and current years, were well loved and cared for by him. His family knows there are many happy reunions happening between Bob and Matty, Jinx, Casey, Libby, Ginger, and Baby, to name just a few, going on right now on the other side of Rainbow Bridge. They must all be wagging their tails in joy, to greet him.
Bob is lovingly survived by his wife, Karen, his wonderful children, Jason (Jay) and Jessica, his future son-in-law, Bob Meck, his sister, Rebecca Noble, his sister, Sandra Whitney and her husband Al. He leaves behind nieces and nephews, Robin Noble and family, Richard Bean and family, Eric Bean and family, and Cynthia Bean, as well as his sister-in-law, Heina Bean. Bob cared for many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his in-laws. His cousins, Gilbert, Gary, Don and Dan, were like brothers to him and their love, care and help through the years were always, and will always, be appreciated by those who also love him.
His friends are too many too list here, but we believe as a family that they know how much he cared for each and every one of them. Dock-in weekend and dock-out weekend won’t be the same with out you, Bob!
A celebration of Bob's life will take place at a later date. With much love and thanks to all who loved him, Karen.
Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to:
Lake George Association - Protecting our water, educating for the future. https://www.lakegeorgeassociation.org/become-a-member/donate/
www.lakegeorgeassociation.org/become-a-member/donate/ or St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, North Branch, NJ -
https://www.sthuberts.org/donation 
