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DEGRAFF, Robert Sr.
Robert DeGraff, Sr., 76, of Middletown, beloved husband of Rosemarie (Jajliardo) DeGraff died Monday at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Portland, the son of the late Charles E. and Katherine (Sokolowski) DeGraff. He served with the US Marines and prior to his retirement, he was a quality control inspector and machinist for EIS and New Britain Machine. Robert was a communicant and usher at St. Pius X Church, and a member of the VFW in Middletown. He enjoyed fishing with his family and friends, was a loyal Yankee and Giants fan, and will be remembered for his avid support for the Lung Cancer Association and Marines for Tots program. Besides his wife, Robert is survived by his five children, Rosemarie Wiknik of Cromwell, Katherine Palmer of Middletown, Donna Rooslund and her husband Mark of Meriden, Roberta DeGraff of NH, and Robert DeGraff, Jr. and his wife Melinda of Bristol; seven grandchildren, David Palmer, Jennifer Wiknik, Laura Wiknik, Amanda Ross, Brianna Mauro, Michael Mauro and Nicolas Mauro; and a great grandson, Brandon Muller; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles J. DeGraff, Jr. and a step brother, Arthur Sokolowski
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 a.m., from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by a 10 a.m., Funeral Liturgy at St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Burial with military honors will be at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit, c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert DEGRAFF
Kathy Palmer
May 2, 2013
It has been six months sence you left and although time has past the love and the memories are still as strong as ever and will allways remain within my heart I miss you dad and not a day goes by where I don't think about you I will always love you
Jacqueline Shefcyk-Wagner
March 3, 2013
Kathy and family, You probably don't remember me, but I want to send my sympathies to you and your family. Jay (Jackie) Shefcyk Wagner [email protected]
February 12, 2013
Rose, Bobby, Kathy, Donna, Rosemarie and Roberta I just heard about the loss of Mr. Degraff. I remember with joy the old days and spending time with your family. Hugs to you all. Desiree Day Wirthlin
katherine Palmer
October 25, 2012
Good-bye Dad
I will miss you and keep you forever in my heart I will always love you.
Kathy
October 24, 2012
To Mrs. DeGraff, Rose, Donna, Roberta, Bobby and Kathy:
Our prayers are with all of you during this time. God bless you!
Love Cindy and Matt Cote and Family
October 24, 2012
To Kathy, Rose and family:May God give you strenght and peace at this sad time Your Father is with God and all the angels.ElizabethPeterson
October 23, 2012
To Kathy and family. My deepest sympathy to all at this sad time.
David C Birtch
October 23, 2012
So sorry for your loss wish we could be there in this difficult time
Tracey Rooslund
October 23, 2012
Dear Mark, Donna and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love,
Mike, Tracey, Dani, Josh, Rachelle and Zach
Marsha Dowling
October 23, 2012
To Rose and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to visit not that long ago. May Bob rest in peace, may peace and wonderful memories give you strength at this time.
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