Robert W. Radziwon

1932 - 2018

Robert W. Radziwon obituary, 1932-2018, Lyme, CT

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home

34 Main Street

Centerbrook, Connecticut

Robert Radziwon Obituary

Lyme - Robert W. Radziwon, 86, the beloved husband of Barbara (Rutty) Shaw, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, Aug. 31, 2018, at Bride Brook Health and Rehabilitation in Niantic.

He was born in Middletown, on Aug. 24, 1932, the son of the late Walter and Doris (Hill) Radziwon. Bob was raised in Ivoryton and had been a resident of Lyme for over 50 years. He was a machinist working many years at The Pratt-Read Company and also The Lee Company. Following his retirement, Bob was a bartender at The Faulk Marcolini Newman American Legion Post # 113 in Old Saybrook.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bob and Barbara were married in Niantic on July 6, 2012. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10153 in Old Saybrook.

Along with his wife, Barbara; he leaves his loving family and many friends.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at the American Legion, 113 Essex Road in Old Saybrook.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to The American Legion in Old Saybrook.

To share a memory of Bob or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com.

Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.

Published by The Day on Sep. 9, 2018.
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Bob Radziwon, "Poppy" was loved by all and will be missed. In addition to Barbara, he is also survived by his daughter, Christine Page, his grandchildren, Amy (Page) Newman, Sarah Page, Nicole Radziwon and Joshua Speece. He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Jane H. Radziwon, and his sons, Steven and Mark.

September 14, 2018

Sarah Page

September 11, 2018

Sarah Page

September 11, 2018

Amy (Page) Newman

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September 11, 2018

Amy (Page) Newman

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September 11, 2018

Amy (Page) Newman

Grandchild

September 11, 2018

Poppy, I will always remember how you went bowling with your beer bottles and the time you got a spider bite on your big toe. I will also remember sitting on your lap in the recliner and your giant, wet kisses! But most of all, I will remember how much you loved and cared for Grandma Raz and what an example of true love you were to us. And how you cared for and loved Sarah and I just as much while we were growing up. You were always my favorite! Always loved, always thought of and always missed!

Amy (Page) Newman

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September 11, 2018

Sarah Page

September 11, 2018

Bob or Dude as everyone called him was a very dear friend of mine. I met him when I was fist hired at the Legion. He would come in once, twice, or three times a day and have a quick drink and leave. This went on till I felt I knew him well enough to ask him why he didn't just stay and have a few drinks and then go home.And then I got my answer. He had a very sickly wife that he was caring for. I fell in love with him. From then on, his drink was ready when he drove in the parking lot. He did this in till his wife went to heaven. He was absent for a while and when he came back, we became fast friends. He came to visit me often at the Legion. He became part of our family. Family events and holidays. But since his wife's death and his retirement from his job, something was missing from his life, a purpose. That's when I asked him to help us out at a yacht club we ran in the summer. Nothing to hard,some dishes,some easy prep work and oh ya, we told him he had to bring the beer. He did that for I can't remember how long. Then I asked him to work at the Legion. I told him it was men his age and not really hard and I would train him. It took a lot of coaxing,but finally he gave in. Ya, he wasn't the fastest bartender we had but after a short period of time he became a fixture and one of our most beloved bartenders. Rest in peace my dear, dear,friend.

September 10, 2018

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