Robert R. Petano

Robert R. Petano, 84, of Newington, died surrounded by his family at St. Francis Hospital on Sunday afternoon December 28, 2014, and left the arms of his loving daughters on his journey to heaven. He was the beloved husband of the late Miriam "Mim" (Zmijewski) Petano. Bob was born April 23, 1930, oldest son of James T. Petano and Bertha (Brooks) Petano and was a lifelong Newington resident. In 1985 he retired from the Town of Newington as a foreman for the Police and Highway Departments after 21 years of service. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington. Bob was also a member of the Newington Police Alumni Association, the Interstate Police Officers Association, and the Antique Automobile Club of America. A devoted father, he leaves three daughters, Roberta Micale, with whom he made his home in Newington, Barbara Petano Sewall of CT, and Bonnie Petano Yackovetsky and her husband Andrew of Bozrah; grandchildren, Marie Stuckman and her husband Erik of Bristol, Ashley Micale, Jesse and Sarah Sewall, Peter, Demetrios and Rachel Yackovetsky; and five great grandchildren, Haley, Emily and Brady Stuckman, Joey and Abigail Kalinowski. He also leaves his brother and sister-in-law Richard and May Petano of Farmington; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, along with his lifelong buddy Don Carlson of Kensington. He was pre-deceased by his only son Robert Petano, Jr.; sister Joan Petano; and his son-in-law Joseph Micale. His funeral service will begin with a eulogy on Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit. He will be laid to rest with military honors in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, Jan. 1, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Contributions in his name may be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church St., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.