Obituary of Robert J. Herlihy

Robert J. Herlihy, 84, of Putnam died, December 4, 2016 at Day Kimball Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Rovero) Herlihy for 61 years. He was born November 6, 1932 in Putnam, son of the late Lester and Laura (Miour) Herlihy. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the US Navy on the USS Tripoli. Robert was a life member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks 574. He worked in the Research and Development department at Rogers Corp, for many years before his retirement. He was a Devoted Patriots and Red Sox fan. Besides his wife Charlotte, he leaves his children: Daniel Herlihy (Liz Medvetz) of Hoosick, NY, Michael Herlihy (Deb) of Plymouth, MA, Joan Woodis of Putnam, CT, Doreen Herlihy of Thompson, CT, Dorothy Herlihy, Marla Allard (Jim) of Putnam, CT, grandchildren, Mike Woodis (Julie), Madori Armenio (Dan), Tamreh Herlihy, Kat Woodis, Abby Allard, Joshua Allard, a sister Anne Auger (Benny) of Glastonbury, CT, many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by, parents Lester and Laura Herlihy, brother John Herlihy (June), and sister Jean Criscione (Ange). Calling hours will be Friday, December 9, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, burial following in St. Mary Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Westview Recreation Department, 150 Ware Road, Dayville, CT 06241. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com