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Robert Ribera Obituary
He was born March 21, 1950, in Middletown, son of the late John P. and Josephine (Scarrozzo) Ribera. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a machinist at Pratt Whitney for 33 years. He was a member of the Machinist Union and a former member of the Middlesex County Bass Hunters Association. Rob was an avid fisherman, who loved fishing for stripers on his boat ""A Better Place To Be"".
He is survived by a daughter, Ashley Ribera and her husband, Justin, of Norcross, Ga.; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Donna Ribera, of Wallingford; his fiancé, Andrea Flemke, of East Hampton; a niece, Charlene Ribera-Pepin and her husband, Tom, of West Haven; maternal aunt, Sophie Gionfriddo and uncle, Salvatore Scarrozzo, of Middletown; also many cousins and close friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., at the D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main St, Middletown. Burial with Military Honors will be in the State Veteran's cemetery, Middletown. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Charity of the donor's choice.
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charlene ribera
January 10, 2011
I remember many things about my uncle Rob:
the Boa Constrictor he brought back from California after he was in the service-the snake fed on mice that Rob kept in my grandmother's basement (I have NO idea how he got away with that).
I remember Rob and my dad making homemade plastic worms for fishing lures, the smell of the liquid plastic almost made me pass out (I have no idea how my DAD got away with THAT in my mother's house!)
I remember Rob, my dad, and uncle Ray catching fish on Sebago Lake in Maine. One year I think they caught an eel. They kept poking it in the face to keep it in the net.
I remember Rob screaming and carrying on about politics with my dad, mom, and grandfather at Sunday dinners (and picnics, and birthdays, and anniversaries….)
I remember fishing with Rob-well, he hooked the fish himself, then gave the rod to me. So who really caught that fish?
I remember that my uncle Rob had a mustache that made him look like Cheech Marin-or-Super Mario-take your pick.
I remember being with a supremely proud uncle Rob when Ashley was born, and I got to hold her when she was not even 24 hours old.
I remember the joy on Andrea's face when Rob gave her an engagement ring that Christmas.
I remember the tear in Rob's eye as he danced with Ashley at her wedding.
And I will always remember the last thing I did with Rob, doing a shot of Ribera Gold with the family at Ashley's wedding.
But the single most memorable thing is that familiar Ribera way of telling you he didn't hear you….'Hehhhh'?
Well, my Dear Uncle Rob, I hope that you can hear us all when we say, we love you dearly, and will miss you.
-Charlene Ribera-Pepin
charlene ribera-pepin
January 10, 2011
My Mother, Donna Ribera, Rob's sister in law writes:
What can I say about Rob, my only sibling? I dragged him into conversations on politics and life. We butt heads often and sometimes he'd drive us up a wall, and we'd think it was just Rob being Rob. But that was the key to him.
Rob was first, always true to himself. He was an old fashioned, straight shooter, who did what he thought might was right. We never butt heads over family and love, and if you did your best, he was your biggest supporter.
Those who spent time with Rob didn't do that over tea or a dinner. His heart was on the land, with Andrea in the garden. His heart was on the boat (you Know he was a fish Magnet) and he was deeply happy to share that with Ashley.
What he could make, what he could do-with his hands-pleased him. He just didn't know was that he was building a loyal and loving group of family and friends.
Estella Pesapane
January 5, 2011
"Ribs": I will miss your seeing your happy face at Middletown Test. Every time I had to go to test to troubleshoot a problem on Cheshire's engines, it was always a pleasure to see you. You will be missed by all of us...especially your smile.
May the happy memories shared by all who knew you give your family, friends, and co workers strength now and always.
Gordon Sivigny
January 5, 2011
Rest in peace Bob. We were friends back in Washington Jr High School. I remember mini bikes, lots of laughs, and his hot peppers back then too! My condolences to his family and friends.
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Patrick Duffy
January 5, 2011
There lots of things I am going to miss about you,and a Big one is your HOT PEPPERS you always said there not that HOT!!
Michael Gelt
January 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Steullet
January 4, 2011
I wish to express my sympathy to Roberts family. I have know Robert (Ribs) for many years and he will be remembered as a kind and generous easy-going person. He will be missed by all.
Paula Still
January 4, 2011
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Robert Ribera. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Denise Shields
January 4, 2011
I have never met a man as sweet as Rib's. He would always visit me everyday with the sweetest smile.Always asked how life was with me. He really cared about people. I can't ever remember seeing him not smile. I love that man. I will miss him so much.
Hans Austin
January 4, 2011
I worked with him for 2 years and he was a really good guy. He will be missed by all. My condolences.
Ribs and J.D. enjoying the day on the water.
George Daigneault
January 3, 2011
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Robert Ribera.We all knew him as "Ribs".He will be missed by all that knew him.I met him while working at Pratt and soon we became close friends.He made my job a lot easier while working at Pratt.I know he loved his fishing and was thankfull for the times he invited me.I will miss him.
His friend and co-worker George
Leslie Kogut
January 3, 2011
Ashley - thinking of you at this sad time - Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Anne Saunders
January 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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