Robert Card, whose plot points were always Philmont, NY, died 2/13/2018 in his 96th year. He approached life as if he'd won the lottery and simply doubled downed on the fact that all he ever needed in life – his wife, children, family, friends, work and community was all he ever needed. He was a baggage-free person, ever confident that who he was, was who he was supposed to be. Also known as Rob, Bob and sometimes "Daddy Long Legs", he was born 7/19/1921, to Wilmer and Edna (Coons) Card in Philmont, where he happily shared youthful adventures with his beloved brothers. He served four years in the US Army Air Corp during World War II in the China Burma India Theater, flying supplies and prisoners of war over "The Hump" (the Himalayas). Upon return from military service, his career was spent working 35 years for NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas public utility) as a Field Planner, designing power pole placement. He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Howard of Chatham, a sister, Kathleen (George) Gent of Niverville and his companion over the last 20 years, Arlene Snyder, of Philmont, along with her children, Wendy (Jim) Brown of Florida, Tammy (Bill) Allen of Fort Edward and Bill (Lury) of Virginia, 6 grand children and 7 great-grand children, as well as 8 nieces and nephews and a host of grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was pre-deceased by his wife of 40 years, Blossom (Rion) Card, his son R. Stephen Card, his son-in-law, John Howard, his four brothers and their wives: Charles (Eleanor), Edward (Helen), Wlmer/Snitz (Audrey), Stanford (Edna) and his two sisters and their husbands: Effie (Fred) Braunfels and Elizabeth (Louis) Galipeau. Although it is nearly impossible to summarize 96 ½ years of life in a few brief paragraphs, readers will certainly recognize the positive impact on the fabric of life in the village of Philmont that he had. For instance, he served as Treasure of the Philmont Volunteer Fire Company for 65 years. He was a member of the American Legion Philmont Post 252 marching proudly in every Memorial Day Parade for 70 years. He was a faithful member and servant of the Philmont United Methodist Church for 76 years where he shared his time and talent in many leadership roles over the years from Chairmen of the Board to ushering during services and even volunteering as Janitor when there was no one else to do it. Along with Arlene, he was an active and enthusiastic member of the Town of Claverack Senior Citizens group enjoying outings and trips with his friends, many of whom were life-long. Until September 2017 he could be found walking 3 miles a day either around town or if the weather was bad, on the tread mill as the oldest member at Planet Fitness in Hudson. Those who knew him know that they were enriched and having known him will remember the joy he brought to this life with his energy, spirit, wit, resolve and most of all his honesty and simplicity. Services in honor and celebration of his life will take place at the Philmont United Methodist Church with calling hours 4 - 7:30 pm on Friday, 2/16/2018 where a Funeral service will be held on Saturday, 2/17/2018 at 11:00 am. For directions or to convey a condolence visit frenchblasl.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in his memory to the: Philmont United Methodist Church or the Philmont Volunteer Fire Company.