FOBARE, MARTIN LEE

TROY - Martin Lee Fobare, 65, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at his residence. Lee was born in Troy, NY. He graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in economics. He attended Russell Sage College for accounting courses. He was employed for more than thirty years with the NYS Insurance Department, retiring in 2008. He was also a part-time paramutual clerk for NYRA at Saratoga Racecourse. Martin was a true sportsman and was involved in many different activities. He was a competitive bowler and taught that skill to youngsters at the Alpha Bowling Lanes in Lansingburgh. During baseball season he was an assistant coach/statistician for the Lansingburgh High School, the Lansingburgh Royals and most recently for several years at LaSalle Institute in Troy. He was also a Statistician for basketball at Catholic High, the Junior College of Albany and for the last many years at HVCC. He golfed in a league at Frear Park in Troy. Martin was predeceased by his parents, Martin M. and Muriel (McKeon). There are no other living relatives. He is survived by his dear friend and companion, Jonnie A. David, and her sons Jeramie S. and Jamie M. A celebration of Lee's life will be held Saturday, September 17, 2011. Calling hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a short memorial service at the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 Second Avenue, Troy, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LaSalle Institute, Baseball Program, 174 Williams Road, Troy, NY 12180.