Robert J. Johnson Jr.

1954 - 2014

BORN

1954

DIED

2014

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Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home and Cremation Service

33 Reynolds Street

Danielson, Connecticut

Robert Johnson Obituary

Robert J. Johnson, Jr. Jul. 2, 1954 - Mar. 29, 2014 DAYVILLE - Robert J. Johnson, Jr., 59, of Soap Street, Dayville, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Landmark Hospital in Woonsocket, RI. He was born July 2, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, son of Regina McCauglin and the late Robert J. Johnson, Sr. He married his beloved wife Susan E. Gingras, December 31, 1984 in their home in Dayville, CT. Robert served from 1971 to 1981 with the United States Army retiring in 1980. In 1982 he was the store manager for the new Burger King in Dayville, in 1988 he became a district manager for Cumberland Farms Stores. He enjoyed playing saxophone in the Killingly Community Band. He leaves his wife Susan E. Johnson of Dayville, his children Gregory Johnson of Woonsocket, RI, Staff Sargent Kevin Johnson of Georgia, Nicolas Johnson of Middlebury, CT and Sandi Sharpe of North Grosvenordale, CT, his brother Michael Johnston of North Attleboro, MA, his sister Kimberlaine Allessandro of Rhode Island, his grandchildren Lindsey Seney and Brandon Seney of North Grosvenordale, CT and several nephews. He also leaves his in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gingras from Dayville. Calling Hours will be Friday, April 4, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. There will be a Memorial Reception at the Dayville Fire Station from 12-3 on Saturday April 5, 2014. In lieu of flowers donation in his memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at gagnonandcostellofh.com

Published by Norwich Bulletin on Mar. 31, 2014.
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I so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob and I served together in the 298th Army Band in Berlin. He was a fine soldier and NCO, an outstanding musician, and a good friend. You have my deepest sympathy.

Bob Fowler

April 3, 2014

Aunt Susan, Nick and Sandi~ Matt and I are sorry to hear about Uncle Bob's passing. You all are in our thought and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Dawn & Matthew Jolley

April 1, 2014

Sue, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family have my deepest sympathy

Ann Terwilliger

April 1, 2014

Aunt Susan, Sandi, Nick and all your families - so very sorry to hear about Uncle Bob's passing. Praying for his peaceful rest and for God's grace and healing spirit to be with all of you during this sorrowful time.

Heidi Willard

March 31, 2014

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