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03/17/2023 07:07 AMOn Monday, March 13, 2023, Robert Anthony DeCesare, Jr., 80, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away at CT Hospice, Branford after a determined journey to regain his health after a fall at home on Jan. 8, 2021.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and partner in life of 59 years Patricia (Snow) DeCesare; his sons, Eric, Shawn and daughter-in-law Linda; his grandchildren, Caitlin, Michael, and Kevin DeCesare; and great-granddaughters, Ryland and Sawyer. He loved entertaining his family of nieces and nephews, his sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon (George), Donna (Joe) and Christine (Frank); brother Mark (Jeanne); and sister Kathy Milano (Lou). He is predeceased by a brother John (Annette).
Bob had a very special place in his heart and life for Kelly McDevitt Hooker and her family.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Blockade as a 2nd Class Electrician Mate. He was employed by Armstrong Rubber Company, traveled the world as a technician for Eldorado Tool, and then opened Closer Look Home Inspections, which he operated until 2021.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Sunday, March 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Charlie’s Closet, Sachem Hollow, 310 State Street, #200, Guilford, CT 06437; www.givct.org/charlies-closet/. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.