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1929
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2020
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Robert Ravenelle Obituary
Raised in Mystic, he graduated from Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in 1947, and was married to Virginia "Betty" Kiser.
He worked as a chemical operator at Pfizer in Groton. He then joined the Groton Town Police and advanced to the rank of lieutenant before changing careers and going to work for the U. S. Postal Service in Groton. He advanced through the ranks, finally retiring as the superintendent of postal operations. In retirement, he was able to spend most of his time with his beloved Betty, and to pursue his hobbies of fishing and hunting.
Besides Betty, he is survived by his sons, Michael of Griswold, Gary of Bluffton, S.C. and Robert Ravennelle of Groton; his daughter Sharon Casagranda of Lebanon; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jessica Z
September 11, 2024
Grandpa, I miss you more than words. Thank you for always keeping me in your heart.
Cathy Barrie
May 25, 2020
Dear Gary, You have my concern,and sympathy,for the loss of your dad.Our prays ,to you and your family.Cathy Hornberger Barrie
Dave Falvey
April 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to Betty and his family for your loss. I was very sad to hear of Bob's passing. I admired how committed Bob was to his family and he had a very positive attitude to life that made people want to be with him. I remember how happy he was when he visited our house on Hynes Ave. and showed my father his latest auto which had air conditioning. He had one of the first cars to have air conditioning. He was just so excited that he had to share this new wonder. And yes, there was a time when autos didn't have air conditioning. His positive attitude propelled him through life and he was always promoted in any job he held. God granted him many years to be with his family, but I'm certain his family, his friends and myself could only wish that God had granted him even more years. I'm certain that his memory will be an eternal blessing.
Scott and Lesley Aument
April 27, 2020
We are praying and thinking of all you. Wish we could be there. We loved sitting and talking to you dad. We loved seeing him at your parties. We send all our love!
Dianne Kexel
April 26, 2020
Sharon and family.......so sorry for your loss.......its been many many years since i saw your family..sharon,my last name was Morton.....my prayers go out to you and the family.
Robert Ravenelle
April 26, 2020
A man of pure integrity honesty responsibility and a sincere love for his wife and family. So proud to have a Dad and Mentor to grow up with. THANK YOU for everything you've done for me and my family. Always in my heart and mind. RIP DAD.
April 26, 2020
Gary and Laura,
I saw the story in the Day paper about your parents and thought what a beautiful love story they had. We are sorry for your loss and send many prayers to you and your family.
John and Ellen McMicken
April 26, 2020
Laura and Gary, I saw the story about your parents in the Day paper what a beautiful love story they had. We are so sorry for your loss and send prayers to you and your family from John and Ellen McMicken
Thomas Mclaughlin
April 26, 2020
Remember with fondness, knowing Bob from my career with the Postal Service. I found Bob to a caring, wonderful person and it was a privilege to have known and worked with him.
Deborah Buttacavoli
April 26, 2020
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Deb, Joseph and Kristen
Peg Ackley
April 26, 2020
Sending love and prayers.
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