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Robert Rice Obituary
02/07/2021
Robert George Rice, 77 of Branford, New Haven, and lastly Florida passed away on February 7, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1943 in New Haven to the late Edmund and Mary (Ottenbreit) Rice. Robert is survived by his Godmother and aunt Nell Parisi, his uncle Dwight Ottenbreit, dear friend Bo Blair and his family, and numerous cousins.
Robert graduated from Notre Dame High School and Southern Connecticut State College with a degree in Education. He was a teacher in the New Haven School system until he joined the U S Army, where he served his country for five years in Germany. Following the service, he moved to Los Robles California, where he created his own company COPYCO. He expanded his new business, BOSCO, serving as the CEO, to Massachusetts and New Hampshire. At the age of 71, he retired and moved to Florida and resided there until his death.
Robert loved traveling, playing his guitar, and "THE PATRIOTS". He never missed a game. One of his greatest memories was bringing his Dad to the Patriots Super Bowl game in New Orleans. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a graveside service with Military Honors on May 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in Saint Agnes Cemetery on East Main Street in Branford CT.
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J
December 31, 2022
Robert was like a father to me. He was the male role model in my life as a child when I had no one else. He sent me to private school, taught me the values of education and being a gentleman. All the lessons I learned from him proved invaluable and made me into the man I am today.
Despite not sharing the same blood, I will always remember Robert Rice as a mentor, a friend, and a father.
Mark Brundage
January 17, 2022
Very sorry to hear of Bobs passing.
I worked at Copico for Bob for 17 yrs as a tech starting in eightis. Bob was a lot of fun especially at his company Christmas parties.
My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Mark Brundage
Pasquale Trotta
May 17, 2021
So sorry to hear of Robert’s passing . He was a friend and classmate at Notre Dame . Enjoyed our 2 on 2 basketball games at the hoops in Fair Haven when we were kids.
John O’Shea
May 15, 2021
Bob was a great friend to my brother Jimmy.
I came across letters from their high school years telling of the esteem they held for each other.
Jim’s gone, so on his behalf I wish Bob a peaceful journey to the happy beyond.
See you then.
Jimmy O’Shea
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