Bob Fickies was the first born child of Kathryn (Franklin) Fickies and Howard T. Fickies.
He was born with very poor vision (Legally Blind) caused by a congenital condition called Marfan Syndrome. At the age of 18, Bob was fitted with a pair of newly developed eye glass lenses, and saw the world well for the first time.
In spite of his poor vision, he attended public schools, graduating from Brooklyn’s Lafayette High School in 1962 with a Regents College Scholarship. He attended Staten Island Community College, and then Brooklyn College, where he graduated in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Geology.
In 1969, he married Elaine Claire Manna of Brooklyn , NY. They moved, first to Dover, NJ, and then to Averill Park, NY. In the 1970s, Elaine & Bob had 2 children. Jonathan Franklin Fickies and Loren Gail Fickies.
He specialized in Engineering Geology, working with several firms, including Dunn Geoscience Corporation in New York’s Capital District. In 1978, he took a position with the New York State Geological Survey as its first Engineering Geologist. He worked with the NYSGS until his retirement in 2008.
In 1972, Bob joined the Averill Park & Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as an active firefighter for over 30 years. He served as president of the Company, and as Fire
Commissioner.
In 1977, Bob became a Freemason, a member of King Solomon’s Primitive Lodge # 91, in Troy NY. Over the next 40 years, he advanced to a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. In 2015, he became a Shriner with Bahia Shrine Temple in Orlando FL. He served as Director of the Lake County Shrine Club for several years.
Bob Fickies spent most of his life helping and serving society in one way or another. Whether as a Scoutmaster, helping young boys become good men, or saving lives and property as a volunteer firefighter. As an engineering geologist, he protected communities from geologic hazards, such as landslides, hazardous waste, and contaminated groundwater.
In his final years, he took great pride in providing support to Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
He was born with very poor vision (Legally Blind) caused by a congenital condition called Marfan Syndrome. At the age of 18, Bob was fitted with a pair of newly developed eye glass lenses, and saw the world well for the first time.
In spite of his poor vision, he attended public schools, graduating from Brooklyn’s Lafayette High School in 1962 with a Regents College Scholarship. He attended Staten Island Community College, and then Brooklyn College, where he graduated in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Geology.
In 1969, he married Elaine Claire Manna of Brooklyn , NY. They moved, first to Dover, NJ, and then to Averill Park, NY. In the 1970s, Elaine & Bob had 2 children. Jonathan Franklin Fickies and Loren Gail Fickies.
He specialized in Engineering Geology, working with several firms, including Dunn Geoscience Corporation in New York’s Capital District. In 1978, he took a position with the New York State Geological Survey as its first Engineering Geologist. He worked with the NYSGS until his retirement in 2008.
In 1972, Bob joined the Averill Park & Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as an active firefighter for over 30 years. He served as president of the Company, and as Fire
Commissioner.
In 1977, Bob became a Freemason, a member of King Solomon’s Primitive Lodge # 91, in Troy NY. Over the next 40 years, he advanced to a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. In 2015, he became a Shriner with Bahia Shrine Temple in Orlando FL. He served as Director of the Lake County Shrine Club for several years.
Bob Fickies spent most of his life helping and serving society in one way or another. Whether as a Scoutmaster, helping young boys become good men, or saving lives and property as a volunteer firefighter. As an engineering geologist, he protected communities from geologic hazards, such as landslides, hazardous waste, and contaminated groundwater.
In his final years, he took great pride in providing support to Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
Bob Fickies was the first born child of Kathryn (Franklin) Fickies and Howard T. Fickies.
He was born with very poor vision (Legally Blind) caused by a congenital condition called Marfan Syndrome. At the age of 18, Bob was fitted with a pair of newly developed eye glass lenses, and saw the world well for the first time.
In spite of his poor vision, he attended public schools, graduating from Brooklyn’s Lafayette High School in 1962 with a Regents College Scholarship. He attended Staten Island Community College, and then Brooklyn College, where he graduated in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Geology.
In 1969, he married Elaine Claire Manna of Brooklyn , NY. They moved, first to Dover, NJ, and then to Averill Park, NY. In the 1970s, Elaine & Bob had 2 children. Jonathan Franklin Fickies and Loren Gail Fickies.
He specialized in Engineering Geology, working with several firms, including Dunn Geoscience Corporation in New York’s Capital District. In 1978, he took a position with the New York State Geological Survey as its first Engineering Geologist. He worked with the NYSGS until his retirement in 2008.
In 1972, Bob joined the Averill Park & Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as an active firefighter for over 30 years. He served as president of the Company, and as Fire
Commissioner.
In 1977, Bob became a Freemason, a member of King Solomon’s Primitive Lodge # 91, in Troy NY. Over the next 40 years, he advanced to a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. In 2015, he became a Shriner with Bahia Shrine Temple in Orlando FL. He served as Director of the Lake County Shrine Club for several years.
Bob Fickies spent most of his life helping and serving society in one way or another. Whether as a Scoutmaster, helping young boys become good men, or saving lives and property as a volunteer firefighter. As an engineering geologist, he protected communities from geologic hazards, such as landslides, hazardous waste, and contaminated groundwater.
In his final years, he took great pride in providing support to Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
He was born with very poor vision (Legally Blind) caused by a congenital condition called Marfan Syndrome. At the age of 18, Bob was fitted with a pair of newly developed eye glass lenses, and saw the world well for the first time.
In spite of his poor vision, he attended public schools, graduating from Brooklyn’s Lafayette High School in 1962 with a Regents College Scholarship. He attended Staten Island Community College, and then Brooklyn College, where he graduated in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Geology.
In 1969, he married Elaine Claire Manna of Brooklyn , NY. They moved, first to Dover, NJ, and then to Averill Park, NY. In the 1970s, Elaine & Bob had 2 children. Jonathan Franklin Fickies and Loren Gail Fickies.
He specialized in Engineering Geology, working with several firms, including Dunn Geoscience Corporation in New York’s Capital District. In 1978, he took a position with the New York State Geological Survey as its first Engineering Geologist. He worked with the NYSGS until his retirement in 2008.
In 1972, Bob joined the Averill Park & Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as an active firefighter for over 30 years. He served as president of the Company, and as Fire
Commissioner.
In 1977, Bob became a Freemason, a member of King Solomon’s Primitive Lodge # 91, in Troy NY. Over the next 40 years, he advanced to a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. In 2015, he became a Shriner with Bahia Shrine Temple in Orlando FL. He served as Director of the Lake County Shrine Club for several years.
Bob Fickies spent most of his life helping and serving society in one way or another. Whether as a Scoutmaster, helping young boys become good men, or saving lives and property as a volunteer firefighter. As an engineering geologist, he protected communities from geologic hazards, such as landslides, hazardous waste, and contaminated groundwater.
In his final years, he took great pride in providing support to Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
