Dr. Robert S. BIERI

BIERI, Dr. Robert S.
Dr. Robert S. Bieri, O.D. (Optometrist) passed away peacefully into God's loving arms after a brief illness, Saturday, (May 4, 2013) at Riverside Healthcare in East Hartford, CT. Loving husband for 49 years to the late Mary Lou (Bartlett) Bieri who passed in March 2001. He was born Sept. 18, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA. Son of the late Henry and Florence (Scarborough) Bieri. World War II veteran, served with pride and honor as a Signalman in the US Navy in Aleutaian Islands and Pacific Theater. He graduated from Northern Illinois School of Optometry. He has been practicing for more than 50 years in the Hartford and Danbury areas, retiring at age 85. A long time resident of Bloomfield, CT, where he and Mary Lou raised their family. Also a long time communicant of St. Stephens Church in Bloomfield, where he served as senior warden and sang in the choir. He later moved to Hartford, Danbury, and South Windsor. His passions in life were serving God and his fellow man, being with and cooking for his family and his work, spending time with his Phyllis at Bashan Lake, talking politics and UCONN women's basketball. He is survived by his three sons and daughter, Robert S. Bieri Jr and his wife Elizabeth of South Windsor, David Bruce Bieri of New London, Todd Bartlett Bieri of West Hartford, Mary Elizabeth Bieri; a granddaughter Victoria Merrill and a great-grandson Damon Merrill and a cousin Phyllis Russell. The family wishes to thank all of the special caregivers and nurses on the second floor at Riverside Healthcare. They all provided immense love and care in his final days of life (specifically Cathy his personal angel).
A memorial service will be held on May 25, 2013 at 4 p.m. at St Stephens Church, 590 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT. Donations may be made to The Lion's Club, PO Box 540, South Windsor, CT.