Robert "Bob" Rookey

ROOKEY, Robert "Bob" Robert "Bob" Rookey, 73, entered into peace on Friday, (October 7, 2005) at St. Francis Hospital Hartford surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Somers the son of the late Abram and Maude (Trombley) Rookey and resided in Enfield most of his life. He was formerly employed by the former Moser Farms in Ellington. Bob served his country honorably with the US Army during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Tanguay McGill Post 80 American Legion in Enfield. He was a former member of the Post Color Guard and had served on several committees. He was a life member and Past Commander of the Enfield AMVETS Post 18. Bob was a founding member of the Enfield Police Explorers Post 820 which was the first charter of its kind in the State of Connecticut in 1967. He served as committee chairmen and auxiliary captain. Bob served on the advisory committee for the board of commissioners of the Thompsonville Fire Department and was elected to the board of Fire Commissioners in 2004. He was a long time member and actively involved with the Enfield Republican Town Committee and served on the board of directors of the Enfield Housing Authority. He was also a member of The Mount Carmel Society in Enfield and Past President of the Four Town Fair and currently was its 1st Vice President. Bob was a member of St. Martha Church in Enfield. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Phyllis (Carrieri) Rookey. Bob also leaves his beloved family, a daughter Veronica (Roni) Root and husband, Dennis of Windsor; a son Raffaele (Ralph) and wife, Beth, of Enfield; a daughter, Felicia Hagopian and husband, Douglas of Wilbraham MA and a daughter, Mary Rookey of Wethersfield. He also leaves his grandson, Robert (R.J.) Rookey. Bob is survived by a brother Rockwell Rookey and his wife, Helen of Suffield and three sisters, Eugevia Goodale and Genevieve Wile both of Longmeadow, MA, and Shirley and her husband George Boothe of Texas. Bob also leaves several nieces and nephews and many dear and close friends. He was predeceased by four brothers, Ronald, Roy, Richard, and Raymond also three sisters, Florence, Vivian, and Lorraine. Funeral services in celebration of Bob's life will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd., Enfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Martha Church, 214 Brainard Rd., Enfield. Burial will be with military honors in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Enfield. Calling hours are Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Browne Chapels. Memorials may be made to The Enfield Police Explorers Post 820, c/o Officer Scoff Owen, 293 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082. For online expressions of sympathy and guest book please visit www.brownefuneralhome.com