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Robert L. Reiss
Died - July 19, 2012
Robert Linton Reiss, 88, of Eastford, formerly of Milford, died peacefully in his home on July 19, 2012. He is survived by daughters Pamela Reiss and Debra Reiss, grandchildren Melanie Larivee, Richard George and Robert George and great-grandchildren Emma and Drew Larivee.
He is also survived by wife Evelyn Reiss, step-children John Schumacher, Paula Welter and Mark Schumacher, grandchildren Jeremy Lehning, Connie Lehning-Criley, Jacob Lehning, Jesse Schumacher, Bonnie Schumacher and numerous great-grandchildren.
He served in the US Navy during WWII. He and his wife owned and operated Charlie Brown Campground in Eastford for 23 years. He was a proud 60 year Mason from Ansantawae Lodge. Robert was a manufacturing engineer who shared his talents with Milford Rivet, Reed & Prince, Russell Harrington and FTI. He was a former First Selectman of Eastford, and an active member of Abington Congregational Church. He was also a former president of CT Campground Owners Assoc.
Calling hours Tuesday 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Funeral service Wednesday 10:00 am at Abington Congregational Church, 542 Hampton Road, Pomfret, CT. Graveside services Wednesday 2:00 pm at Kings Highway Cemetery in Milford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Abington Congregational Church, PO Box 289, Pomfret, CT 06259. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
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Dave Carter posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Bob thank you for your guidence and support in the past 8 years when it came to British and Italian sports cars and motorcycles. I really enjoyed going to swap meets with you, and compairing notes on our projects. I was very happy that the side car you put on the Triumph several years ago worked out. I know how long and hard you looked for the parts. This was also intermixed with 3 Fiats. I will always remember when you asked if we could take a break at that swap meet because "My conjestive heart faliure is acting up" Meeting you through the church was a blessing. I will be sure to think of you when, and I do mean when, I get the projects up and running and on every joy ride.
Bob was a great man. I would like to thank his family for sharing him, even with the college kid from church.
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robyn posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
It was an honor and a privilege to help with Bobs carefor the past 6 months. May he rest peacefully.
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Kathy posted a condolence
Saturday, July 21, 2012
I only knew Bob for several years but got a real sense of the great man he was. I am so very honored to have been able to help Bob in the last 6 months of his life. He had such a zest for life that was so contagious. All one had to do was pay attention and listen and lessons were always being taught. What an incredible person to have known! I am very blessed to have known Bob and will treasure the memories I take with me. May the best of memories linger on to ease your sorrow as I know his love for his family ran deep.