Robert Handley

Robert Handley obituary, West Haven, CT

Robert Handley

Robert Handley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by West Haven Funeral Home - West Haven on Dec. 9, 2025.
Robert Handley, 77, of West Haven died suddenly at home on December 5, 2025. Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, one of seven children to the late Tom and Lillian Feig Handley. He proudly served in the US Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War and received several commendations and medals, including one for combat. His rank at discharge was sergeant. In 2008 Bob retired from the State of Connecticut, where he was employed for 20 years as a corrections officer.

Bob's family includes his son Robert (Heather) Handley, daughter Marianne (Chris) Micknowicz, two grandchildren Robert and Katherine, sisters Eileen (the late John) DiFalco, Kathy (the late Frank) Scalia, his brother Thomas Handley, many nieces, nephews and his cats (the babies). In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sisters Louise Handley and her husband Edward, Roseann Grieme and her husband Kenneth and Anne Williams and Austin.

Bob was a loyal NY Mets fan. From time to time, he was known to enjoy Johnnie Walker, but only the Red!

Visitation will take place on Friday December 12, 2025 from 3 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home. Prayers will begin at 6:30, followed by military honors at 7 pm the funeral home.

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December 18, 2025

WILLIAM JACKSON posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2025

Dennis Morgan posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2025

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WILLIAM JACKSON

December 18, 2025

Work with Bob for many years at CCI CHESHIRE...GOOD MAN
R I P

Dennis Morgan

December 12, 2025

To The Family, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest easy Bob.

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