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Robert A. "Bob" Riith, OFS, 83, husband of the late Patricia E. Riith of Darien, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, peacefully at home.
Born November 2, 1937, to Engelbert J. and Frances M. Riith, Bob, raised in Greenwich, CT, was a longtime resident of Darien, CT.
Mr. Riith attended Greenwich High School, and served in the Army Reserves. Bob was Sewer Superintendent for the Town of Darien for over 30-years.
Bob was an enthusiastic volunteer, serving as a firefighter with the NHFD, Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 53, and involved in Darien youth athletics.
Bob was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Darien. He was a Third Order Franciscan, and a Member of the Holy Spirit Fraternity in Fairfield. Bob served in the Masons, Shriners, and Knights of Columbus organizations. Bob is survived by his daughter Frances, and sons Robert A. Jr., and Michael. Additionally, Bob is survived by his three sisters, Barbara Gleason, Kathleen Duffy, and Karen Landers. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, a great granddaughter, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this Tuesday at 10:30AM in St. Thomas More Church in Darien. Attendance is limited. Please e-mail: [email protected] to attend in person. The Mass is available online at www.stmdarienct.org For more information visit www.collins-funeral.com
Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Arrangements are in the care of Collins Funeral Home, Norwalk, CT. Please visit www.collinsfh.com/obituaries for the full obituary and to leave condolences.
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Michael Portanova
February 14, 2021
Deepest condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.
Pam Merritt
February 14, 2021
Barb, Karen & Kathy
So sorry to hear of your brothers passing. I know how
close you all were and I always looked forward to seeing
the family photos you posted on Facebook. My thoughts
and prayers are with you all.
Barbara
February 13, 2021
Bob was a big part of the monthly senior luncheons at St. Thomas More Church cooking, serving and socializing with the guests. He is greatly missed.
John Murphy
February 13, 2021
To The Riith Family: I’m sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. He was a good man.
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