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1935
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2023
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Robert Blankschen Obituary
Deacon Robert "Bob" Blankschen was born in Bridgeport, to the late Elton and Hazel Blankschen on October 20, 1935. He attended Stratford High School, where he met the love of his life, Agnes Delia LaSella. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy and proudly served on the USS Hollis and USS O'Hare. He worked at Connecticut Light & Power for 38 years and retired as chief electrician. Bob was ordained a permanent deacon on April 29, 1978, and served at St. Gregory the Great Parish, Danbury, CT. He also ministered at Glen Hill Center Nursing Home and the Dorothy Hospitality House.
Bob was involved with the Marriage Encounter community. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and being with his family and friends.
Bob was predeceased by his son, Michael; his daughter-in-law, Jill; and his brother, Edward Blankschen. Bob leaves behind his beloved and faithful bride of 67 years, Agnes, and their children: Linda Bertozzi (Duane), Kathryn Bretz (Thomas), Robert Jr. (Lisa), David (Angelina), Kenneth (Karin), and James (significant other, Desiree); his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Gail LaSella; and brother Warren Blankschen (Denise).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wed., May 17th, at 10:00 am, at St. Gregory the Great Church, Danbury, CT, with the Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the church on Tues., May 16th, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to St Gregory the Great Church.
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Gary Nelson
May 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family. I didn´t know him but from what I´ve heard from everyone he was a great man.
Karen Osar
May 14, 2023
I send my condolences to Linda and all her family and will pray for him. Karen Osar
Margaret Tomassi Bessel
May 14, 2023
My deepest condolences to Linda and her family.. Went to St Greg´s, and remember your Dad.. a very caring person who cared for others.
Love and peace
Ray & Patty Holm
May 13, 2023
I was another lucky one to have worked with Bob ( Chief ) back in the CL & P building back in the 60's throughthe mid 80's. A man above men, different departments we worked in but saw each other everyday. Always had that great smile and so easy to to talk to. I was lucky enough to coach 1 of hi son's in baseball so saw him even outside work. Then my wife got to work with Bob in Newtown. As well as everyone else we miss him and so sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless his entire family. We will meet again my friend.
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Tom Walsh
May 12, 2023
My condolences to the Blankschen Family on the loss of your Patriarch; may he rest in Eternal Peace.
Barry Onorato
May 12, 2023
Chief Bob was like the bull of the gang at times. If he was going to bend something you needed to make sure you were not in his way. In spite of his physical strength, that was no measure for the strength in his heart. A loving and caring family man, a great person to work with, and a great friend. In our group Bob was an icon and will be missed by all that ever knew him. We will meet again my friend.
Barry Onorato
Tom Spegnolo
May 12, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Blankschen family. Bob was one of the kindest people I've known. We got to know each other through St. Gregory's and he came to my video store often. He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Jeannette Chen
May 12, 2023
Deacon Blankschen was a wonderful part of our extended family. And not just because he and my dad took the same careful attention to well kept hair! He was sincere, gentle and always had a smile and a laugh. My deepest sympathies to the whole family during this sad time. May the memories and stories give you comfort.
John bevis
May 12, 2023
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I will always remember our days of working together at CL&P. He was always a fair and honest boss and will always be remembered.
With Sympathy, John Bevis
Hiram Kelsey
May 11, 2023
Bob was the even tempered, unflappable, knowledgeable, kind, and friendly guy we all enjoyed working with and being around during our CL&P years...the good ol´ days! I remember sitting on the shore of Candlewood Lake one weekend, and saw Bob swimming to shore, careful measured strokes, head/chin above the water, and not a single hair out of place...and if you busted him about that, he´d laugh it off and join in the fun. Losing Bob is losing another one of the good guys. RIP Bob, and I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
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