Mr. Robert V. Philpotts, 81, of Sauquoit, passed away on Sunday October 23, 2011 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford. Robert was born November 18, 1929 in Starret, WV the son of Tony and Lena (Harwood) Philpotts and was raised and educated in Akron, OH. Robert honorably served his country in The US Marine Corps during the Korean War. On November 27, 1952, Robert married JoAnn Roemer at St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford. For 40 Years, he was employed as a model maker with Bendix Corp. retiring in 1990. Robert was a member of the Marine Corps League and a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Patrick's Church in Chadwicks. He enjoyed playing shuffleboard, cooking, especially cookies and cakes for all occasions, but received his greatest joy spending time with his grandchildren who were the light of his life. Mr. Philpotts is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Scott Miller of Sauquoit and Bette and Tom Wheelock of Sauquoit; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Cheryl Philpotts of Las Vegas, NV, Charles Philpotts of Utica and Steven and Darleen Philpotts of Clayville; 12 cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth Philpotts, Joseph Philpotts, Salina Lam, Kristen Philpotts, Meghan Philpotts, Matthew Miller, Robert Miller, Amanda Miller, Alicia Wheelock, Steven Philpotts, Jr., Taylor Philpotts and Alexander Philpotts; 6 adored great grandchildren, Dylan, R.J., Brooke, Hannah, Lucie and William; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Jackie Wallis of OH and Lois and Preston Stewart of CA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Nicky Hetrick of OH and Arthur and Euna Hetrick of OH; 1 brother-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law, Daniel and Frances Roemer of Utica, Donna Miller of Clayville and Nancy Rose of Sauquoit and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Chad Lam, one sister, Lola Spangler and one brother, Tommy Philpott. Mr. Philpotts' funeral will be held on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony and St. Patrick's Church in Chadwicks where his mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Memorial Park in Kirkland. In keeping with Roberts wishes there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in Robert's memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., Utica.