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- Robert E. Game, beloved husband of Christine A. (Davies) Game, passed away on December 20, 2016 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 28, 1949, the son of John W. Game and Elizabeth P. (Sitzenstatter) Game. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa M. (Billy) Pritchard and his brothers, William J. (Marcia) Game and Paul J. (Judy) Game. He was predeceased by his sister, Carol D. (late Frederick) Voutour. He is also survived by his beloved grandson, Noah Robert Pritchard; and several nieces and nephews. Bob proudly devoted his educational pursuits and professional life to public service. He graduated from Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University at Buffalo. He began a lengthy, decorated career in environmental protection and utilities management in the City of Niagara Falls as an Ass istant Sewage Plant operator in 1972. The following year, he volunteered as a construction inspector on the new $64-million Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant which utilized a physical-chemical carbon filter process so that he could learn the new system from the bottom up. In 1984 he began a twelve-year tenure as Director of Utilities for the same facility. By 1994, after a decade under his leadership, it would be declared "the most advanced municipal wastewater treatment plant" in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency. By the time of his retirement in 2009, he had served as a Superintendent of Wastewater for the City of North Tonawanda as well as Director of water and sewage utilities in Niagara Falls, New York; Shreveport, Louisiana; Paducah, Kentucky; and Auburn, New York. Near the end of his career, Bob served as the first Executive Director of the newly -formed Niagara Falls Water Board. Throughout his career, he gained a reputation across the country as a well-respected public utilities executive and consultant. He presented at numerous conferences and was recognized by the New York Water Environment Association in 1993 and the American Public Works Association in 1994 for his visionary leadership. Bob was a friend and mentor to many people. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, loyal friendships, and his passion for life.He loved traveling throughout the United States, writing, genealogical research, music, playing ping-pong and especially spending time with his grandson, Noah.A Celebration of Life for Bob will be held in June 2017 in the Buffalo Niagara region. Further details will be announced closer to the date of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
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1949 - 2016 (67 years)