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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Crotty
Jo
August 7, 2025
I was just thinking about you the other day. I can´t believe it´s been 14 years?! I still miss you and appreciate the time you spent with me playing your guitar. Still miss you!
Jonathan Truelson
August 7, 2024
I miss him to this day.
Diane
August 9, 2020
Heart felt Hugggggggs ....❤❤❤
Betsey Anderson
July 17, 2012
"Well I said to Hank Williams - HOW LONELY DOES IT GET?"
"Hank Williams hasn't answered yet - but
I can hear him coughing, ALL NIGHT LONG."
"He was speaking to me briefly, from the
TOWER OF SONG."
I know that you are up in that TOWER,
Robert.
Miss the jam nights,
Betsey Anderson
Paul Oliver
July 16, 2012
When Things Go Wrong. Rest in Peace, Robert.
John Keller
October 14, 2011
Well Robert,,,,I am glad that I was able to share the STAGE with you as many times as I did at Cafe Nine, playing the drums, and having a wonderful time, with my girlfriend Betsey.
Well Robert, " Start off the beat for the "Crosscut Saw", and let's jam
already! " We are all waiting to see you in heaven!
You were one great blues player on that Telecaster!
May God bless you - forever.
Dangerman
Betsey Anderson
October 2, 2011
I will never forget those wonderful Sunday night blues sessions at the Cafe
Nine. Did not want to go home! And Robert, you were the only person that I knew who could go on and on about Leonard Cohen, my favorite subject, at that time. Hallelujah, Robert Crotty....
Stuart Smith
September 26, 2011
I appreciate the joy that Robert's music gave to my mom, and others, when he and Lynn came to the Woodbridge Assisted Living facility where my mom lives.
Commander
August 19, 2011
I've known Bobby since high school. I've worked with Bobby and his fellow musicians for many years. I was lucky enough to see him perform two weeks before his passing. A gentle soul and a true musical spirit. He was my favorite guitarist and he can never be replaced. Bless you Bobby for what you given all of us. LOVE
Frank Blazi
August 18, 2011
Now I've got the blues.Rest in Peace my good friend.
August 16, 2011
So very sorry. Thinking of all the joy Robert brought to me and so many others. Chris DePino
August 16, 2011
"I'll always remember a young Bob playing his chops." Sal Paradise (Stony Creek CT)
Mike Robillard & the Original Roomful of Blues
Bobo Lavorgna
August 16, 2011
...and dream all your troubles away...
Bobo Lavorgna
August 16, 2011
...somewhere where there isn't any treble...
Bobo Lavorgna
August 16, 2011
David Lavorgna
August 16, 2011
Robert taught me how to tune my guitar on the 5th fret when we were knee-high to grasshoppers. We jammed for hours in his basement and in mine. As I settled into my role as the bass player...Robert's guitar career launched him into the stratosphere and he's never looked back. Nobody plays like him-NOBODY!
Toad's @ 300 York Street, New Haven, CT
Bobo Lavorgna
August 16, 2011
Ted Jensen
August 16, 2011
I knew Robert in high school and it was obvious then that he was a born musician, the guitar came so naturally to him. Not many players at that age could make it seem so effortless. I regret that somehow we never worked together professionally. He will be missed.
Roberta DiFronzo
August 15, 2011
with love & many crazy fond memories ,RIP. Bert
fleabag ferrara
August 15, 2011
uncle robert,do what u do my friend!
see u soon!
August 15, 2011
Robert Crotty was the most incredible blues guitar player I've ever met. I've had the honor to play with him many times and he was truely all that a blues guitar player could ever be! Mike Scarpo (Hamden Ct).
Bob Muise
August 15, 2011
Loved listening to his music. Truly sorry for your loss.
Steve Campanelli
August 15, 2011
There were nights when not even the best of them could touch Robert's playing, he was a special player.
August 15, 2011
Bob was truely a gentle soul. It was so nice to listen to him & Lynn play at Columbus Lodge the past several months, the last time being this past Tuesday.
Dennis D'Amato
August 15, 2011
It's a wonderful thing to see someone with Bobby's talent and humanity getting the recognition, admiration and respect he so richly deserves. In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. I think that's easy to see here.
Joanne Driscoll
August 14, 2011
The last time I saw Robert was at Margo's art show in New Haven this past March I had not seen him in at least 25 yrs. When he played with Jon and Bob P and Lyn it brought back so many memories of Swamp Rat days and rehersals in my living room. Robert will always be a treasured friend.
Jon Truelson
August 14, 2011
My connection with Robert traces back to the early 70s. As a musician, I credit Robert as the key formative influence on my playing to this day. Our many performances together over the decades are memories to treasure. A good friend, a brilliant musician.
margo purple
August 14, 2011
How many "March Babes Birthday parties"did Bobby & Swamp Rat keep everyone dancing...i"m so glad you jammed with Lynn ,Bob & Jon again at the march party...i know you"re with the best now jamming .... cherished memories will never fade away.. ..blessing to all xoxoxox margo purple
Keith W Chapman
August 14, 2011
The last I saw Robert was a gig he did at Westside Bar & Grille in Westville Village, New Haven CT; he most graciously allowed me to use his mic to play...good time had by all present- it was always that way with him. I've learned from that spirit so many times...
August 14, 2011
JOANNA ALICEA
August 14, 2011
PLEASE NOTE ...THE DAY FOR THE WAKE IS TUESDAY 400PM TO 800PM..NOT MONDAY ..PLEASE PASS ALONG THIS INFO..THANX
Steve Siedzik
August 14, 2011
Robert was the quiet man who I met at JP Dempsey's with Lynn after they had played and sang at area nursing homes many times. I am very sorry for his loss to Lynn, the music community and his friends.
joanna alicea
August 14, 2011
dear robert ,my fondest memory is ,,sitting in andy,s livingroom and listening to robert play and sing bob marleys ..no women dont cry...he put the fugee,s to shame.and bob m. would have been proud.there will never be another like robert with his funny sense of humour.god bless.you will be missed..love jo alicea
Clark Bender
August 14, 2011
Deepest sympathy, we are so saddened- to all who feel his loss in every way- we have lost another link in the rock & roll chain of New Haven. How precious each day truly is... We we'll always have your energy strumming and singing in all the old familiar home town places... RIP ....Clark & Denise
JoAnn Viglione
August 14, 2011
I will always remember Robert quietly strumming his guitar and playing my favorite songs to me. I will miss him alot. I wish I could be there for his services, but I am in AZ. Rest in Peace, Robert.
Love, JoAnn Viglione
Bob Pleines
August 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Bobby's family. Though I had not seen him in many years Bobby always remained in my heart as one of the most influential people in my life. Someone I shared some of the best moments of my life with, both intelectually and musically. He had a unique and humorous outlook on life, and as a musician he always had a way of bringing the best out of me - always taking me to new musical heights. And he had the same effect on many people.
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity see him and jam with him one last time in March of this year. I learned a lot from him and his passing will leave a hole in many hearts. We love you Robert.
Dorothy Clark
August 14, 2011
I will always remember the Jam Outs with Guy C. Now you both are jamming out again You will be dearly missed DMC
August 14, 2011
My sympathy and condolences on Bob''s passing. One of my closest friends way back in St Rita School w/his band the Crickets. He will be missed Jimmy Shields
Diane Mann
August 13, 2011
In Death we are clearly reminded of how
grateful we are for all who touch our life. The
huge gap reveals the Love we share...
no activity or busyness to block it's view.
Robert , what a gift you are to all of us.
Pat Clouthier
August 13, 2011
Bobby was one of the most colorful people that I have ever had the pleasure to know. He introduced me to the world of blues music, and introduced me to artists that I still love and listen to. Being in Swamp Rat with Bobby and being able to sing with a guitar player of his caliber is one of the fondest memories of my life. Bobby was one of the greatest guitar players that I have ever heard. Now Bobby can show Mr. Buchanan and Stevie Ray a few licks of his own.
I loved you Bobby, and I will miss you.
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