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A retired carpenter for Summit Construction, Bob served his nation proudly in the Navy during Vietnam. An avid sportsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and skiing. Bob also enjoyed traveling around the United States as well as
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He leaves behind his devoted companion, Susan Patchkofsky of Beacon Falls, his sister-in-law Bridget Skudlarek of Trumbull, his nephew Jerome Skudlarek of Beacon Falls, his cousin Jack Derrah of Oxford, and extended family of Jed and Desiree Wyatt of Weathersfield, VT, John P Wyatt of Claremont, NH, and Mary Beth Wyatt of Weathersfield, VT.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, December 2, 2024 in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St. Seymour, CT 06483. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, it was Mr. Derrah's wish to have memorial donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.hullfh.com
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