Robert L. Fonda, 57, of Schenectady passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born on June 14, 1952 in Niskayuna, he was the son of Richard Fonda and the late Evelyn Tucker Fonda. He was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools. He was employed as a chef at the Carl Company in Schenectady for several years until working as a bus driver for the Browns Transportation Company, Scotia until his retirement. Robert will be remembered as a humorous, kind, and loving man. He enjoyed bowling, playing guitar, and drawing. Robert is survived by his wife, JoAnn Diem Fonda, whom he married in 1980; his father, Richard Fonda of Scotia; his son, Jason R. Fonda of Queensbury; his sister, Sharon (Michael) Spadaro of Malta; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the White Funeral Home, 264 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia. Burial will take place in Memory's Garden, Colonie. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m.at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice. To express condolences please visit scott-barbieri.com.