ILION-Mr. Robert J. "Rob" Day, 54, of Park St., a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 18, 2008 following a brief illness. At the time of his passing, which occurred in Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, he had the love and support of his family at his side. He was born on April 3, 1953, in Ilion son of the late Robert and Anne (Furman) Day and graduated from Ilion High School. He furthered his education attending Albany School of Pharmacy and graduated from Utica College. Rob was united in marriage with Janice Caldwell on April 29, 1989 in Ilion, a union of 18 years. He was last employed with Faxton-St. Luke' s Healthcare as a lab technician and was at one time employed by the former Mohawk Valley Hospital and Herkimer Hospital. Rob was a dedicated family man. He enjoyed the time he spent bringing up his beloved huskies and will be sadly missed by family and friends alike. Survivors include his wife Janice at home; his children: Derek Day and fiancee Holly of Mohawk, Kristin Baker and husband Patrick of E. Herkimer, and Robert Day; his step-children: Rebecca Skandera of Vermont, Amanda Skandera of Frankfort and Martin Skandera of Albany; four grandchildren: Adin, Dakota, Emmie, Dylan; two brothers: Brian Day and wife Karen of Utah and Chris Day and wife Shelly of Little Falls; a sister: Leisa Merrick and husband Alan of South Carolina; in laws: Larry Caldwell and wife Barb of Rome, Susan Martin and husband Albert of Fort Plain and Lorraine Caldwell and husband David of Holland Patent; two aunts: Donna Angelichio and husband Anthony of Ilion and Charlotte Day of Ilion; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion on Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2008 from 10 am until 12 noon and also invited to attend Rob's funeral service commencing at noon following calling hours at the funeral home with the Rev. Anthony Barratt, pastor of Annunciation Church, Ilion, officiating. He will be laid to rest in the spring in Armory Hill Cemetery. Kindly consider memorial offerings to the Herkimer County Humane Society, P.O. Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407 or to the Community Animal Program (CAP), c/o Larry Ortlieb, Valley Home Furnishings, Shoppers Square, Little Falls. Envelopes are also available at the funeral home. The family offers their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford for the care and compassion offered during this difficult time, especially those in the Intensive Care Unit.