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Robert Rager Obituary

Robert Richard Rager, 69, of South Windsor, beloved husband of 32 years to Jeanne (Russo) Rager, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Hartford, the son of the late Robert and Marian (Konjoyan) Rager, he grew up and lived in East Hartford before moving to South Windsor 30 years ago. Robert was a graduate of the former George J. Penney High School in East Hartford, Class of 1973. He proudly served in the Air National Guard from 1978 to 1987. Prior to his retirement in 2004, Robert was employed by the City of Hartford as a street supervisor for several years. He enjoyed working on his Chevy trucks. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who liked spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Sheryl Rager of Palm Bay, Florida, and Lindsey Rager of South Windsor; two grandchildren, Brianna Bailey of Palm Bay, and Jordan West and his wife Christina, of Puyallup, Washington; two brothers, William "Billy" Rager and Richard Rager both of East Hartford; his close friend Don Gowdy; several nieces, nephews; and extended family, and his special companion, his dog Louie.

His family will receive friends for memorial calling hours on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m., with prayers at 8 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111.

For online condolences and guest book, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Aug. 15 to Aug. 19, 2022.

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