Robert F. Aronson

Robert F. Aronson, 79, of West Hartford, beloved husband for 56 years of Anne (Glownia) Aronson, died peacefully surrounded with the love of his caring family on Tuesday, (April 23, 2002) at John N. Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. Bob, son of the late Ernest F. and Alma (Samuelson) Aronson, was born in Hartford and resided in the Hartford area all his life. After graduating from William H. Hall High School, he worked at the Hartford National Bank and Trust Co. He temporarily left the bank to serve in the U.S. Navy as a proud pilot with the Hartford Hornets during World War II. He returned to the bank retiring as a Vice President after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his active membership in numerous professional and civic organizations. He was past-president of DPMA, served on the board of directors of the Hartford Chapter of the MS Society, was instrumental in the formation and development of the Bill for Handicapped Rights to Public Buildings. He actively served as a Cub Scout leader and served as an officer on the PTA/PTO at three schools in West Hartford and was a member of the West Hartford Exchange Club. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Paul, his wife Karla and their daughter, Stephanie of Roanoke, VA, David, his wife Christine and their children, Jessica and D. Taylor of Menlo Park, CA, Susan Hillinski, her husband Christopher and their daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie, Steven, his wife, Barbara and their children, Melinda, Craig and Brian of West Hartford, M. Holly Aronson and her children, Drew Liljedahl, Curtis Liljedahl and Margaret Liljedahl of West Hartford; his brother, Richard Aronson of West Hartford; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Florence Metcalfe and Josephine and Charles Quinn all of West Hartford; a sister-in-law, Stella Aronson of West Hartford; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Gunnar Aronson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, 160 Main St., Hartford. Visitation will be Saturday from 9-9:45 a.m. at the Church, prior to Mass. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob may be made through UCONN Health Center to either Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund or Pediatric Pulmonary Fund, Development Office, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06032. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all the special care and kindnesses extended to Bob and his family by Conn VNA, the staff at John N. Dempsey Hospital and friends of Hartford Handicapped.