Obituary of Robin Neil Protzman

Robin N. Protzman, 57, of Glen Avenue, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2008.He was born in New York City on July 6, 1951, the son of the late David and Helen Sango Protzman and graduated from Cooperstown High School. He was a true craftsman who put his heart and soul into his work. Robin was a man of the outdoors, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time on the water and riding his Harley. He was usually accompanied by his canine friend, Speck. He is survived by two sons, Parker Neil and Blake Robin Hendricks Protzman of Fort Edward, NY, his nephew, Thomas L. Pavlot Jr. of New Hartford and his children, Taylor, Morgan and Connor; his niece and her husband Delvena "Deli" and Bob Rogers of Clinton and their daughter, Olivia; two aunts and many cousins; and his special friends, who were his family. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Diane Protzman Pavlot.A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Tillapaugh Funeral Service, 28 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. Friends are invited to call Sunday from 2pm until the time of the service. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Otsego Lake Assoc., PO Box 13, Springfield Center, NY 13468.