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Robert Scully Obituary
He was born and raised in Middletown where he played for the Staddle Hill and Middletown Giants baseball teams. He was a proud member of the United States Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Lubbock in the South Pacific during WW II. He raised his family in Portland where he resided for over 50 years and worked at Standard Knapp until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play. He enjoyed yard work and working around the home he built.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his four children, Karen (Scully) Boscarino and her husband, Daniel of East Granby, William Patrick Scully of Rocky Hill, Robert William Scully Jr. and his wife, Pamela of Higganum, and Kathleen( Scully )Sundberg and her husband, Jack of Mansfield; 12 grandchildren: Heather, Timothy and Alyssa Boscarino, Ellen, Leah, Cassandra, Ashley and Robert Scully, and Lindsay, Kelley, Margaret and Jack Sundberg. He was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret Daly and Patricia Anderson, and by a brother, Richard Scully.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 19, with a Mass at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary 51 Freestone Ave Portland. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Portland. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St Portland.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donors choice. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Scully
Heather Hegedus
November 25, 2012
Dear Gert and family,
Thank you to you and Bob for being the best neighbors we'll ever have, and for sharing so many wonderful, personal stories with us. I know Bob is still present, listening quietly and letting Gert do all the talking!
We loved getting to know Bob and, as others wrote, we appreciated your family sharing him with us! Gert- your children and grandchildren are so lucky have you. Thanks to all of you for making us feel like part of the family, too!
Love, Heather, Tom, and Griffin xo
November 20, 2012
Bob,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Chris Collier (CRAHD)
Michael Hage
November 18, 2012
Bob & Pam,
Thinking of you and praying that the good memories will bring you some comfort. So sorry for your loss.
November 16, 2012
Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Mary Granato
Mary Jane Engle
November 16, 2012
Bob and Pam,
Having been through the loss of parents not so long ago, I know how hard this time is for you. May the wonderful memories you have of your dad's life sustain you now and in the years to come.
November 16, 2012
Karen and family, thoughts and prayers on the passing of your father.
Terry Nejfelt
November 16, 2012
Peace to you Kathleen. Thank you for sharing Bob with us - we loved knowing him.
Much Love,
Jed, Emma, Julie and Steve
Harry Tramontanis
November 16, 2012
Bill,
Carla and I were saddened to hear of your father's passing. Our condolences go out to you and your family.
Jack & Joyce Sterry
November 16, 2012
Karen and family,
May our thoughts and prayers bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Our best always,
Stephen Chiarillo
November 16, 2012
My condolences to the entire Scully family on your loss.
peggy fabian
November 16, 2012
Dear Gert, my thoughts and prayers to you and the children at this sad time. We were just talking recently how all of them cared for our children and about the time Billy locked everyone out of the house. Strength for you all at this time. Peggy Fabian
November 16, 2012
May I off my sincere condolences to the family of Bob Scully... John Scully
November 16, 2012
May I offer my condolences to the family of Bob Scully.. God Bless and my the good lord hold him in the palm of his hand.. John Scully
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