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Robert “Bobby” Thomsen

Robert “Bobby” Thomsen, 91, a resident of Essex, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Portland Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. Born Nov. 8, 1932, Bobby was the son of the late Ernest and Jesse Thomsen. He married Marion Koslap of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in 1966. Marion predeceased him in 2001. After living in their marital home in Hastings-on-Hudson for over 30 years. Bobby moved to Essex in 2002.

Bobby retired from the Scarsdale school system where he had been employed as the head custodian for the Quaker Ridge Elementary School. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy where he earned the position of radioman aboard the destroyer, minesweeper USS Rodman. He also spent several decades as a member of the Uniontown Hose Co. 2 Engine 45 Hastings on Hudson Volunteer Fire Department .

When time and weather permitted, he enjoyed being on the water, boating and fishing, especially when in the company of his brothers, Ernest “Roy”, Kenneth “Ken” and Richard “Richie”. A lover of music, Bobby was a regular fixture at the Griswold Inn in Essex on Saturday nights where he could be found singing along with the piano, played by John Banker and dancing with anyone that needed a partner. He was cherished by his community and cared deeply for them in return.

Bobby is survived by his beloved brother, Ken Thomsen and his wife Lois, of Essex; his sister-in-law, Serena Thomsen of Oxford, Pennsylvania; his nephews, Brian Thomsen of Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Keith Thomsen of Lttitz, Pennsylvania; and his two nieces, Kimberly Thomsen of New York, NY and Linda Thomsen of Houston, Texas. He was dearly loved by his family, and his absence will leave a big void in our hearts .

A funeral service and celebration of Bobby’s life is planned for August. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Essex Veterans Memorial Hall, 3 Westbrook Road,Centerbrook, CT. 06409. To share a memory of Bobby or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com Arrangements are in the care of the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbook.