Robert L. Knox, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, August 21, 2015, at 1:20 am at his home in Ossining, NY with his wife by his side.Mr. Knox was born February 24, 1935, in Staten Island, NY to Dorothy and James Knox.He worked as a Prototype Technician for Loral Electronics in Yonkers, NY and retired after 38 years.  He had a passion for growing fresh vegetables in his gardens and canning the tomatoes for the family to enjoy.  He enjoyed playing golf and family gatherings.  He was very active with the Boy Scout Troop 145, while his three sons were growing up.  Bob and his wife also enjoyed playing Slot Machines together at Mohegan Sun, Atlantic City & Yonkers.Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Kanski Knox and their children. Keith Knox, his wife Susan and their children Blake, Anna and Emma; Kurt Knox, his wife Jayne and their children Kayci, Kyle and Kaitlyn; Ken Knox, his wife Debbie and their children Heather, Ericka and Tommy; his daughter Kim Knox Birrittella and her children Stephen and James.  He also leaves behind his brothers Jimmy Knox, Donald Knox, Douglas Palermo & their families and is predeceased by his sister Patty Werner & his parents, Dorothy Knox Palermo and James Knox.