Robert James Duggan

DUGGAN Robert James Duggan, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Ludlow Center in Fairfield. Robert was born in New London to the late Richard and Mary Duggan and is survived by his wife Agnes. Robert graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and from Columbia University with a Masters in Electrical Engineering. He joined Bunker Ramo Corp. in June of 1961 where he became manager of Logic Design and vice president of Engineering and Operations. During his time at Bunker Ramo, he was the author of six patents. In 1986, he formed his own company, Multicomm, Inc. where he developed a product to provide Multiport/Multipoint capabilities to modems. Robert joined General DataCom in June of 1990 after selling them his patent and rights. He was an outstanding troubleshooter and problem solver. His favorite past-time was doing the New York Times Crossword puzzle in pen. In addition to his wife Agnes, he is survived by his four children, Agnes, Betty, Rob, and Jamie; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Dugan; along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Bill. The family would like to extend its thanks and gratitude to the Passport and 3rd floor staff of Ludlow Center for their kindness and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Monroe Turnpike, Monroe at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. There will be no calling hours and internment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity or cause that is important to you. Arrangements are in the care of Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home. For further information, please go to www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com