Robert A. Dudchik

2000 - 2022

Robert Allen Dudchik. Robert, 22, along with his treasured younger brother Anthony, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Robert was born on January 6, 2000 in Middletown. He was the beloved son of Thomas and Nora Dudchik of East Haddam. Robert was currently living in East Haven which was close to Tweed New Haven Airport where he was a flight attendant for Avelo Airlines - a job he absolutely loved. He was very proud to be in the inaugural class for Avelo at Tweed and among the first to receive his wings. Traveling and customer service were Robert's passion. He excelled at Avelo garnering much praise in his short career from passengers and co-workers. Robert was beloved at Avelo. Robert's dream was to teach English in Japan - he was enamored with Japanese culture. We are so sad he did not get to fulfill that dream. Robert graduated from Nathan Hale-Ray High School where he was a valued member of the soccer and track teams. Prior to his career at Avelo, Robert was employed by Shagbark Lumber and Farm Supplies in East Haddam where he was also much loved by customers and his co-workers alike. He had the biggest smile to greet you as you walked into the store and made you glad you came in. Robert leaves behind his grief-stricken parents Tom and Nora Dudchik of East Haddam, his grandmother Dorothy Dudchik of Ansonia, aunts and uncles Kathleen and Dr. Daniel Tardif of South Windsor, Peg Fitzgerald of South Windsor, Timothy Fitzgerald of Windsor, Terrence Fitzgerald of Farmington, Brigid and Michael Arace of Bexley, OH, Anne and Josh Howroyd of Manchester, Godfather Sean and Rachael Cracknell Fitzgerald of Medford, MA and Aunt and Godmother Nancy Dudchik of Branford. He also leaves behind many cousins who loved him dearly. He also sadly leaves his beloved dog, Pitch. He was predeceased by his grandmother Shirley Politis and her husband Ron. Robert was a cherished son, grandson, nephew, cousin, colleague and friend. We love him and will miss him more than words can possibly convey. Take flight Robert! There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 2022, 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Church, 48 Middlesex Avenue, Chester. WTNH, Channel 8 will be live-streaming the service on wtnh.com and on their Facebook page. Burial will be immediately following in the cemetery adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Robert and Anthony Dudchik Memorial Fund at SUN Scholars. Donate at https://sunscholarsinc.org/memorial.