WESTERLO – Robert E. “Bob” Davis, a polisher who loved to camp and cook, died suddenly at his home on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. He was 60.

Born in Albany on March 9, 1965, he was the son of Chester and Thelma Scrimsher Davis.

“Bob was raised in Westerlo and graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He began his career at Greenville Polishing in Rensselaerville and learned the trade. He then worked for 37 years as a polisher at Royal Metal Products in Surprise, and for the past three years, he has worked as an assembler at Hannay Reels in Westerlo. 

“Bob and his wife, Diane, are seasonal campers at Whip-o-Will. He was passionate about ’80s rock and ’90s country music. Bob loved to cook and barbecue and was always watching YouTube for new recipes. 

“He enjoyed playing horseshoes and shooting darts, and loved to make homemade beer. He also liked to visit auctions and garage sales. He had a large collection of steins, which he proudly displayed at home.  He enjoyed NASCAR, being outdoors, working in the yard, and was obsessed with his dogs.”

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Robert E. Davis is survived by his wife, Diane Lee Davis; his daughter, Cheri Hulett (John); and his grandchildren, Xander Davis, Trinity and Zachary Hulett.

He is also survived by his siblings, John Peluso (late Kate), Barbara Ann Martin (Jeff) and Kate Harrica (Pat); his mother-in-law, Lorrine Helmedach; his in-laws, Patricia Denton (Frank), Chris Heath (Michele), Ann Berryman (Charlie), and Lorinda Winnie (Wayne); and his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

His parents, Chester and Thelma Scrimsher Davis, died before him, as did his brother, William Peluso, and his sister-in-law, Brenda Heath.

At his request, there are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Medusa Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life in the Glen Doone Pavilion at Thacher Park. 

Memorial donations for suicide prevention to preventsuicideny.org will be appreciated.