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Robert Brandenberger Obituary
Robert Marx Brandenberger, 77, of Newington, died unexpectedly Friday, August 4, 2017. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Robert K. and Erene (Marx) Brandenberger, Bob graduated from Newington High School, Class of 1957. He went on to Trinity College in Hartford where he played basketball for 3 years and graduated in 1962. Bob worked as a systems engineer with IBM for 36 years, retiring in 2001. He was an avid golfer and liked playing poker at Foxwood Casino. In the winter months, he would spend time at his home in Palmetto, FL. Bob was predeceased by two daughters Diane and Patty Brandenberger. He leaves two daughters, Karen Brandenberger of East Hartford and Shari Gill of Tolland, and his beloved dog, Bailey. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, August 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main Street, West Hartford. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Walnut Grove Cemetery, 817 Old Colony Road, Meriden, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.
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Susan Goulet
July 29, 2025
To my Cousin in Heaven
Clarence
October 9, 2024
Kinda lost track of Bob when he moved to Florida. When I saw the storm track for hurricane Milton, I thought I might be able to contact him. I was totally shocked when I saw his obit. Belated condolences to Sheri and his family.
I met Bob when I had the coffee truck parked near Aetna. We talked alot about stocks and the market. Wave Systems (WAVX was the ticker symbol and his license plate as well!) was a tiny stock in the late 90s, about a $1.50/share. We both loaded up on it and it climbed to roughly $50. I didn't have the sense to sell it and watched it fall all the way back when the dot-com bubble burst. So it goes. But we developed a great friend ship and played golf every Sunday morning at St. Anne's in Agawam Ma. with Don, Al, John, Wayne, Elmo, among others.
SUSAN GOULET
July 29, 2024
In memory of my dear Cousin Bobby
Susan Goulet
July 29, 2023
Cousin Bobby I hope you are rewarded in the Eternal Life. From your Cousin Susan.
Susan Goulet
July 29, 2022
I will always remember you Bobby
Bruce Sherwin
November 1, 2017
We had many great 1 on 1 basketball games at your hoop on Elton Drive. I miss you, guy!!
Laurelie Hodgson
October 19, 2017
When Bob did not reply to my recent E Mails, I just googled his name & this obit appeared! I am so very shocked & saddened. He always kidded that I am his "oldest friend". His mother, Erene, & my mother, Mildred Walker, were college roommates. Bob & I were born a month apart & used to play in my sandbox as toddlers. Life took us in different directions but in recent years we met annually in FL for lunch & caught up. I just mailed his birthday card! Shari, I am so sorry! He was a wonderful man & one of my dearest friends. Please contact me by EMail @ [email protected]. God Bless!
Laurelie Walker Hodgson
Lynne Wagner
August 23, 2017
Condolences from The Wagner's. We were Bob's neighbors in Florida, we always looked forward each year to see him and Bailey. He would always ask what concerts I'd seen recently and we both enjoyed Pink Floyd
He will be greatly missed by both my mom and myself. We will miss Bailey too!
May he rest in peace!
Lynne and Gloria Wagner
CW Resources
August 14, 2017
Dear Karen and Shari,
On behalf of CW South St we send our condolences to you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter Cram
August 10, 2017
Dear Shari and Karen: I am sadden to hear of the loss of your father, so sorry to have heard of his passing. Bob was a role model and leader in his field when we worked closely togeter at the IBM Hartford Branch Office. I fondly recall his expertise, his dedication to his clients and all the while keeping a sense of humor and wit. May you find some peace and solice in the kind thoughts and wonderful memories we share in recalling Bob.
PC
August 10, 2017
To the Brandenberger Family: I express my condolences to you on behalf of my brother, Frank Ramsay. Frank and Bob worked together at IBM and were friends for years. Golfing, laughing, jokes, beers, etc. The stories my brother would tell me showed there was a deep friendship there between them and they had fun! Frank passed in 2011. They had many good times together. I am sorry for your loss. Carol (Ramsay) Rinaldi.
Karen Kiely
August 10, 2017
Bob was a wonderful gentleman. I worked with both Rudy Pecoraro and him at IBM. Two old timers gone. I was very sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you.
Wayne Leghorn
August 10, 2017
Dear Shari, Karen and all of Bob Brandenberger's loved ones, please accept our heartfelt condolences from the Leghorn Family, Glen, Wayne, Dennis and Barry. Bob has been like a fifth brother to the Leghorns since 1961 when he and Barry played on the Trinity basketball team together. In the past 50 years we have the pleasure of Bob's friendship on too many a golf course (from Keney Park, Hartford, to Seanne Cibeal, Dingle, Ireland) to count, along with numerous Trinity football games, and many a card game. Bob was such contagiously good company that we even forgave him for fleecing us out of many a pint and punt during a golfing adventure in Ireland - Bob used his bogusly inflated golf handicap to whup us on many a links course on the Emerald Isle:-). There was something contagious about Bob's full throated laughter, sounded like a gaggle of whooping cranes in mid-flight, that lightened the hearts of all within hearing range. The echo of his laughter and the warmth of his friendship will always be with us, thanks for all the great times, Bob. The attached photo was taken in 2016 when Bob did us the great honor of attending the Bulkeley High School Hall of Fame Ceremony when Wayne and Barry, aka "White Lightning", were inaugurated. Nota Bene, darnnit, if Bob had attended Bulkeley instead of Newington High, Bulkeley would have won the CT State and New England Championships instead of Wilbur Cross!
Carol Vassar
August 9, 2017
To the Brandenburger family: On behalf of the Vassar family, please accept our condolences for your loss. Bob was a lovely man and a wonderful neighbor. We will remember as fondly and miss him as much as we remember and miss his parents before him.
Michael Plouffe
August 9, 2017
I met Bob in 1963 when we started at Aetna in Hartford. We became good friends at the getgo, and kept in contact with him when he joined IBM and moved to NY state. My wife and I were close with Bob and Nancy. Later he moved back to the Hartford area. He has been my best friend for over 50 years. News of his sudden passing was truly a shock. The prior week we went to Foxwoods to play poker, which we usually did on Fridays. I last spoke to him two days before his death. He was truly a good man. My heart is out to Shari and Karen. .Rest in peace Bob. I am going to miss you.
Mike Plouffe
Jack Sasso
August 9, 2017
My sincere sympathy to Bobs family on their loss. I remember playing basketball with Bob in the South Windsor Adult basketball league many, many years ago. I was also a coworker at IBM with Bob on the Travelers Insurance account where we shared a lot of memories. May he rest in peace.
ED GYLLENHAMMER
August 8, 2017
I WORKED WITH BOB MANY YEARS AGO AT IBM.
HE ALWAYS HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND WAS A GREAT GUY TO SHARE A COLD BEER WITH !
John Caron
August 8, 2017
I worked with Bob at the Travelers and golfed with him. He was much admired.
Susan Goulet
August 8, 2017
In Memory of Robert Brandenberger
Susan Goulet
August 8, 2017
Rest in peace Dear Cousin and sincere condolences Dear Shari and Karen. LOVE Always Susan Goulet.
John Setzko
August 8, 2017
To the Brandenberger family, I had the pleasure of working with Bob for many years when he was on the Travelers Insurance account for IBM. He was a wonderful and very funny person. I played golf with Bob in the Travelers Data Center Golf league for many, many years. He will be fondly remembered. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to your entire family.
George Katz
August 8, 2017
Rest in peace, Old Friend.
Mike and Sandy Lallier
August 7, 2017
Dear Karen and Shari -Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family--We will always remember Bob as a kind and gentle man--we will miss seeing him walking w/ his best friend--every conversation with him always left us smiling--he was a quietly cool man, for sure, and will be missed. With Sincerest Sympathy for your Loss, Mike and Sandy Lallier
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