Robert Perkins "Bob" Sessions

Robert "Bob" Perkins Sessions, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patricia Sessions, with whom he shared many adventures and travels. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late John and Doris Sessions and was proud of his family's history with the JH Sessions Clock Co. The eldest of three children, Bob was predeceased by his sister, Marion Sessions; and is survived by his brother, David Sessions, and his wife, Roberta, of Granby. Bob's roots were in Connecticut and, in addition to Bristol, he had resided in Plainville, South Windsor, Ellington, and Vernon but had recently relocated to Florida. Bob served in the U.S. Navy and worked for General Motors for just shy of 30 years. His job with GM transferred him and his family to the small town of Norwalk, Ohio, for several years where his claim to fame was accidentally setting the backyard grill on fire and, as can happen in a small town, bringing the entire fire department to his house to extinguish it. He surprised himself by making it to the age of 80 years and, when he learned the word "octogenarian," he told everyone he was one every chance he got. Bob was a dedicated New York Yankees and New York Giants fan, even when it was embarrassing. He likened his younger self to Ralphie from "A Christmas Story" and his adult self to Clark W. Griswold. Everyone knew what he meant when he would say, "Look kids, a deer!". Bob was a published author and, in his earlier years, a fantastic bowler, despite missing two fingers on his right hand. He loved Goofy, believed anything could be fixed with duct tape, and was known to leave a trail of empty peanut butter jars behind him anywhere he went. He was adored by all who truly knew him and will be deeply missed.

Bob leaves behind his children, Callie Riotte of Bristol, Deanna Schuetz and her husband, Jason, of Ellington, Ursula Sessions of Florida, Rachel Apperson, and her husband, Don, of Plainville, John Sessions of Ellington, and Robert Sessions, Jr., and his wife, Tina, of Morris. Bob was predeceased by his beloved stepson, Brian Peake; and leaves behind his stepdaughter, Tracy Peake-Day and her husband, Richard, of Vernon. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, Emily, Madilyn, Cole, Danielle, Zoe, Noah, Thomas, Micah, and Nyla; one great-grandchild, Rylee; several nephews and nieces; and his dear friend, Garrett Harrington, whom he loved like he was his own son.

Family will receive friends and relatives at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor, on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m.; followed by a service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial will follow with military honors at Valley Falls Cemetery in Vernon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association.

For online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com