Robert W. Montana

Utica- Robert W. Montana, 69, of Centennial Circle, a former resident of Miller Woods Road, Boonville, passed away at his residence on February 3, 2011 . He was born in Maywood, California, on February 21, 1941, where he grew up and received his education. On July 21, 1966, Mr. Montana entered the U.S. Army, serving in the Company A 197th Airborne Divison in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on July 18, 1969, with the rank of SP 5. From his service in Vietnam, he received the following medals: National Defense Service Model, Vietnam Service Medal, with 2 bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 2 Over Seas Bars, Shaprshooters Medal, Parachutists Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. In April, 1971, Mr. Montana re-enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Army Transportation Corps. He was honorably discharged on August 29, 1973, at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Later, while living in Kentucky, Mr. Montana was empoloyed for Peterbuilt Truck MFG. Co. After moving to the Boonville area, he was employed in upholstery installation at Orion Co. (formerly Bus Industries Co.) of Oriskany. In later years he was self employed in the operation of Montana Designs Custom Handmade Native American Designs and Crafts. Robert was proud to be of Native American descent, and was a member of the Cherokee Nation. Robert had attended Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Boonville. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. at Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Rt. 12, Boonville. There are no calling hours. The interment of his cremains will be at a later date with full military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY. His arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. Boonville. For an on-line message of sympathy or to share a memory of Robert, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.