Robert Thomas Felner

FELNER Robert Thomas Felner, age 71, of Fairfield, the beloved husband for forty-nine years of Barbara Nastu Felner, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Born on July 24, 1937 to the late Alex and Bess Felner, Robert was a graduate of Bassick High School where he was on the varsity baseball team. He was subsequently drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and played for them for over seven years. Robert was a member of the Army Reserves and attended the University of Bridgeport and the Warren Institute. He and his son, Rob, have owned and operated Sentry Fire Protection for the past 20 years. Robert will always be remembered for his strong and generous spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and the love for his family. In addition to his beloved wife, Barbara, he is survived by his two sons and their wives, Thomas and Kelly of San Jose, CA and Robert and Jennifer of Milford. He was a loving grandfather to his adored granddaughters, Emily and Abby. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Thoma Nastu of Bridgeport; his brother-in-law, Michael Nastu and his wife, Mary of Fairfield; his sisters-in-law, Terri Trinkley and her husband, Ray, of Fairfield, Sophie Pittu of Fairfield and Nell O'Neill and her husband, Gene of Bridgeport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. directly at St. Ann's Church in Black Rock. Interment is private. Friends may greet his family on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at the Shaughnessey-Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road, Fairfield. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or The Thomas Merton House, 43 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606 To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanksfuneralhome.com.