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Robert Tortora Obituary

TORTORA Robert J. "Chuck" Tortora, age 51 of the Devon section of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Shelton. He was born in Derby, February 8, 1960, son of the late Alfred M. Tortora and Francine "Ginger" Simmon Tortora, and was employed at Hydro Works. He is the brother of Russell Tortora and his wife, Colleen, James "Chick" Tortora, William Tortora and his wife, Maureen, Thomas Tortora and Fred Tortora and his wife, Nancie; and also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his companion of 11 years, Donna. Friends may greet his family on Monday from 4 to 6 PM in the Riverview Funeral Home 390 River Road Shelton. At the request of his family in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Riverview Funeral Home.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Sep. 17, 2011.

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Tom Bunosso

September 23, 2011

I can't picture him in my mind without a smile on his face. My sincerest condolences to the entire Tortora Family.

Tom Bunosso

Mary Scollin

September 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.

Dick and Mary Scollin
Colleen Purcell
Amber and Erika Bjerke

Gina Ovesny

September 19, 2011

To Chick and Family:
We are So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Alan, Gina & AJ Ovesny

Mark & Sophia Belade

September 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DARLENE COOPER

September 19, 2011

To the Tortora Family,
I wish to express my sincere condoleces in the loss of your family member. May God continue to bless all of you.

Todd and Laura Mills

September 18, 2011

our deepest condolences. our thoughts and prayers for chuck and the entire family. may god be with you all.

September 17, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Tortora family during this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and praysers. Love,
Ron, Debbie, Alyssa and Ryan

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