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Robert Janovich Obituary
Oxford-Robert F. Janovich, age 83, beloved husband of Ann M. (Bepko) Janovich, passed away peacefully at Beacon Brook Health Center on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
Born in Stratford, CT on April 26, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Mary Janovich. Bob was a longtime resident of Oxford and retired from Prudential Insurance in Danbury. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed playing golf, bocce, and spending winters in West Palm Florida with his wife and friends. Bob was a member of the Polish American Club, Polish Falcons Club, and Eagles Club in Naugatuck. He was an avid New York Yankee fan.
Besides his wife Ann of 55 years, Bob leaves his son Robert J. Janovich and his wife Nancy of Auburn, WA; his daughter Linda Lombardi and her husband Donald of Waterbury; his three grandchildren, Lauren Cyreku, Leah Zukauskas, and Rhianne Janovich; his four great-grandchildren, Michael Pruchnicki, Benjamin, Jacob and Olivia Cyreku; his sisters, Betty Sembiante of Stratford, and Eleanor Sullivan of Ocala, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held on Saturday March 27, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Members of the Naugatuck Veterans Council will meet on Saturday at 10:45 a.m. To send an on-line condolence, please visit http://www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com
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Sandy Kaeser McFarland
March 31, 2021
Bob and I were in homeroom together for all four years at Stratford High and he was someone who could always make you smile. In my yearbook he wrote "don't forget me". I won't. My sympathy to his family.
Liz
March 25, 2021
Aunt Ann and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Uncle Bob is at peace now, May god give you the strength to get through this difficult time. God bless.
All our love ,
Bob & Liz Beaumont
Charlotte Tillman Matthews
March 24, 2021
Dear Ann and Bob's Family - My sincere sympathy to you all! I am sad to know that another member of Stratford High School Class of 1955 has passed. Bob was always a pleasure to be with in classes and throughout our High School years. May God be with you and help you through the time to come!
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