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Robert McDonald Obituary
Robert Edward McDonald, 94, of Ridgefield, died peacefully on his 94th birthday, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of the late Joanne (LeVangie) McDonald. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. There will be no calling hours and interment will take place privately.
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Marc D. Richter
July 2, 2025
It was the spring of 1981 at Farmingville Elementary. I was being heavily bullied at the time by what felt like most of the 6th grade boys and even some girls. I remember the day well when Bob called in the boys from the entire 6th grade class and we all crammed into his office. He gave us a good solid firm talking to about bullying, its effects, its cruelty and how as principal he would not tolerate it or let it stand. I had never seen him so angry and everyone felt it and knew he meant business. There wasn´t a full turnaround by my peers and Bob´s approach didn´t perfectly eliminate some of the cruelty that continued, but it made a big difference. It was a defining moment. I felt heard and seen and it was the beginning of a shift for me. I will never forget that day. Bob was a good man and he cared immensely. He was kind and loving. I will alway remember him for that.
Priscilla Anselmo
June 29, 2025
Both our children went to Farmingville Elementary School. Bob was an astute observer of children, and he always seemed to know exactly what to say to them, whether it was a compliment or a question about behavior. My husband and I greatly admired him. He was an exemplary principal.
Susan and Michael Richter
June 28, 2025
Bob McDonald was a truly wonderful and special man. We knew him as Principal of Farmingville Elementary School where he was an incredible advocate for all the kids, and an especially good, kind, caring person to ours. We were very blessed to have him in our lives. And happy that he got to live such a long and full life. Our sympathies to his family.
Mary Frances Mulvaney Slota
June 27, 2025
Your dear Father was my first principal at Farmingville Elementary in 1969 and I babysat for the oldest Mc Donald children. I'll always have fond memories of BOTH of your Parents. You ALL had a head start on earth. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you.
" Grief is the price we pay for loving ... "
Mary Frances Mulvaney Slota
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