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Robert Starkey Obituary

Robert A. Starkey
Robert A. Starkey, age 92, of Shelton, entered into rest on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Griffin Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of 67 years to Shirley (Boeckhott) Starkey. Robert was born in Bridgeport on January 17, 1933 son of the late Robert and Anna May (Repka) Starkey and was a Shelton resident for most of his life. He proudly served in Korea with the U.S. Air Force. Robert was a service manager for over 40 years at Bridgeport Hydraulic Company until his retirement. He was an active member of the Huntington United Methodist Church, a member of the Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16 and the former President of the Little League North. During his younger years, he enjoyed bowling and traveling to Florida. Later, he loved making puzzles and collecting coins. He also enjoyed painting and gardening. Robert is the beloved father of Robert Starkey, David (Jiji) Starkey, Lori (Juan) Sanchez and Kathy (David) Miccinello, loving grandfather of Andrea (Ben) Vidiella, David Sanchez, Dena (Ian) Miccinello-Barbarula, Samantha Starkey, Rachael Starkey, Craig Starkey and Eva Starkey, loving great-grandfather of Ellie and Mateo Vidiella and stepbrother of Bob Brozozowski. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his brother William Starkey.
On Friday, friends may call at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. His funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the parlor. His burial will be at Lawn Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Diane Walsh

June 27, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linnea (Lin ) Scheck

June 27, 2025

My sympathy to all the family in this sad time. I knew Bob mostly through BHC as we were contractors who dealt with him quite a bit. Our company was Butterworth & Scheck, inc. I also knew Bob through Nichols Scholl as I went to school with his brother Bill. My husband Ray went to SHS with him. I grew up going to Nichols School as did my brothers, Ray and Bill Anderson who Bob was familiar with in SHS. Bob was a great person.

Dot Chickos Manely from IOWA

June 25, 2025

Dear Shirley and family my sympathy to you on the passing of Bob, a long time friend and classmate of 1951 Stratford High. May he rest in peace.

rosenbaum family

June 25, 2025

the best green gardener on the way to our American Legion. Always a wave, a short word or so. Busy with his bushes and lawn. Great man, will miss seeing him as seasons

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27

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Riverview Funeral Home

390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

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27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Riverview Funeral Home Pastor Jacob Eun

390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

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27

Interment

Huntington Lawn Cemetery South

268 Huntington St., Shelton, CT 06484

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