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Robert Ianniello Obituary
Robert C. Ianniello, longtime resident of Old Saybrook, died after a short illness surrounded by his family on November 19, 2014. He was born on March 2, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Ianniello was employed at Electric Boat in Groton for 34 years. He was a talented mason and enjoyed landscaping. He had a great love of the outdoors and music. He was a loving father, honest, caring and hardworking. He was generous to many charities that were close to his heart, and enjoyed a nice glass of scotch at family gatherings. Mr. Ianniello is survived by his wife Anna; daughters Barbara Burr, Patricia Ianniello and Janet Morrison and her husband Bruce; grandsons Michael and Steven Burr; great grandchildren Alexx and Kaity Burr; and his beloved pets Cleo and Papa Bear. A funeral service will be held on Saturday November 22nd at 11am at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook. Calling hours will be held for two hours prior to the service on Saturday from 9am-11am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shoreline Soup Kitchen, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475. To sign the online guest book visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com.
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Susan Cocco
November 23, 2014
Trish so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Joe Sirico
November 22, 2014
Bob was a friend, always a friend and a good man. We'll miss him greatly.
Kim Blanchard
November 21, 2014
It was an honor and great privilege to get to know "My Buddy". God Bless.
You will be missed.
Kyrie-Inn Blue
November 21, 2014
Mrs. Ianniello, Barbara, Tricia, and Janet: Mr. Bob was one of a kind and will be missed. Still have fond memories of rides home listening to him sing along with Simon and Garfunkel in the blue station wagon. Sending peace and strength to you all...
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Jane Oliver
November 21, 2014
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing....may peace be with you all!
Michael Hassett
November 21, 2014
Janet and family,
Linda, Liam, Keira and I want all of you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Hassett Family
Bonnie Duart
November 21, 2014
Trish wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts,very sorry for the loss of your dad
Cindy Esposito-Czeciuk
November 20, 2014
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Trisha. I used to work with you at Caldor, many years ago. You called me Espo! I have lived in NH since 1986. Hope you are doing well.
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