Robert Robideau

Robert (Bob) Francis Robideau passed away May 15th, 2022, in Falmouth, Massachusetts at age 87.
Bob was born and raised in the small town of Moosup Connecticut. He was the only child of Francis and Jeannette Robideau. After high school, Bob joined the Air Force and served as an airplane mechanic stationed in Greenland during the Korean War. When his service ended in May, 1958, he returned home to Moosup and met Anita. Bob and Anita married on September 7th, 1959. Bob pursued his academic dreams and achieved a bachelor's degree, master's degree and PhD in the field of mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut. When the opportunity arose in 1973 to move his family to Cape Cod Massachusetts and become a professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Bob thought he had scored the best job possible. He loved teaching the cadets about mechanical engineering and did so for 38 years before retiring in 2011. Before his retirement, Bob led a project to design and build a steam engine lab at the Academy. It was named the Robideau Steam Plant and was credited to Bob's vision, ambition and tireless dedication.
Bob was passionate about many things in life. First and foremost, he loved his family; he mentored and guided his children and grandchildren and helped them all achieve their potential through his unending love and support. He was very proud of each of them. He loved his life with Anita and enjoyed their summers on Cape Cod and winters in Naples Florida. He treasured his many friends and enjoyed memorable dinners out as well as beach, tennis and golf activities.
He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Anita, his two daughters, Stephanie Bailey (husband Sam) and Jessica Rego (husband Bob), four grandchildren, Nicholas Devonis, Cory Devonis (wife Molly), Garrett Bailey (wife Andie) and Laurel Bailey, and his 3 year old great granddaughter Finley O'Malley Devonis.
We will miss Bob terribly but the lessons he taught us by his example will live forever in the hearts and minds of his family. A celebration of life will be held in the fall for invited guests.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's name to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.