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Robert Perachio Obituary
Robert John Perachio, age 73 of Newtown, beloved husband to Maureen Perachio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital with his family by his side. Robert (Bob) was born on January 1, 1946, in Bridgeport to the late Raymond and Mary Perachio. He spent his entire childhood and a large portion of his young adult life in Bridgeport until moving to Newtown to raise his two young children with his wife Maureen. After graduating with a bachelor's degree from the University of Bridgeport, Bob worked for 37 years as a student-favorite elementary school music teacher, primarily at Middlebrook School in Trumbull. He was a longtime member of Black Rock Yacht Club and enjoyed countless summer afternoons and evenings by the water with his friends and family. Bob was an excellent fisherman and an accomplished tennis player, winning the Bridgeport Open and countless other tennis tournaments in the area. In addition, he enjoyed cooking and grilling for his family, as well as spending time gardening in his yard. Bob also had a great sense of humor, being able to make almost anyone laugh or smile, but perhaps his greatest quality was that he was a person that his family and friends always knew they could count on. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (BobBob to them), uncle, cousin and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife Maureen, he is survived by his two children, Diana Perachio of Danbury, and Jonathan Perachio and his wife Lauren of Long Island City, NY; his two grandchildren, Max and Grant; and nephews and nieces, Bob Perachio, Devri Gill, Ali Lobus, and Jen Zatkowski. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will take place on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. directly in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 851 North Ave, Bridgeport. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in memory of Robert Perachio to https://giving.mskcc.org or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Office of Development at P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087. To leave an online condolence, visit www.abriola.com.
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Suzanne Horelik
August 15, 2019
Dear Jon and family,
I'm so sorry to see that you have lost your dear dad. I know he will live on in your heart and memories.
Think of you often and always wishing you the best.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Horelik
(past Xerox colleague)
Laurie (Patrick) Nagy
August 12, 2019
Thinking of your family. May fond memories help you through this difficult time. Mr. Perachio will be missed.
Laurie (Patrick) Nagy
August 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hope your family has comfort in wonderful memories.
Marty & Tom Bartimole
August 12, 2019
Maureen....Marty and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's death.
I have many memories of Bob at Middlebrook School...especially lots of laughs.
Bob worked with us on the Middlebrook musicals, lending his time and talent.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Joy Cavagnuolo
August 12, 2019
Bob Perachio was a kind and gentle fellow who would always be there to help his Middlebrook colleagues. I will always remember the many teachers' lunchroom discussions we had about every topic under the sun....although I can honestly say I didn't always get what the hell his point was! There was one Friday that Bob drove me to the bank to cash my check. It was an unforgettable trip. Bob's car smelled of the fish he had caught earlier that morning( 5:30 am). When I got back to school I reeked of that fish smell. Thanks for the wonderful memories, Bob. RIP, old friend!
Leslie Penkoff
August 11, 2019
Maureen I was so saddened to have heard of the passing of Bob .our thought and Prayers to you and your family . Such a great guy and music teacher . Love from the Penkoff's
Sharon Csllahan
August 11, 2019
I have fond memories of working with Bob at Middlebrook School. May the memories of his exceptional life keep his love alive in your hearts. Sharon Callahan
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