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Robert Denaro Obituary
October 31, 2021
Robert Steven Denaro, 41, of Branford, passed away on October 31, 2021.
Robert was born in the Bronx, NY to Robert and Vicki Denaro on April 30, 1980. He graduated from UMASS Dartmouth with a Bachelor's Degree in History and later earned a Master's Degree in Education from the University of New Haven. Skilled with his hands, Robert worked in construction and tree trimming for many years. Robert truly loved nature and adventure. He was passionate about travel and spent many years exploring the world; all the way from South America to Australia. He believed travel is the one thing you buy that makes you richer. Robert's other passion was the sea. He found joy in spending time on the open water with his brothers and his many, many friends. He was at peace on the water and for half of every year his boat, The Island Stream, was his home.
Robert spent countless hours and many Thanksgiving mornings volunteering at the Branford Community Dining Room. He was the kind of person who helped anyone who needed it. It is because of his compassionate heart, that Robert believed very strongly in organ donation, to give life where otherwise may have been lost. This is a direct reflection of the person he was. It is in his death that he was able to help one final time, by giving the gift of life and hope to others.
Robert will be remembered by his kind heart, his quiet and completive demeanor, and the joy he brought to everyone who loved him. His energy and love will never be forgotten.
Robert is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frederick & Rosemary Tiedeman and paternal grandparents, Charles & Rita Denaro as well as aunt Gloria Dunn, and uncles Craig and Bruce Tiedeman.
Robert is survived by his parents, Robert and Vicki Denaro, his brothers Steven Denaro and Charles Denaro, his Aunts and Uncles, Connie and Ed Sasso, Ronnie and Thomas Molloy, and Roberta and Micheal Florella. As well as cousins Carey Tiedeman, Erica Molly, Tom Molloy, and countless other beloved family members.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 13th at the Branford Yacht Club at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Branford Community Dining Room in Robert's name.
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Jeni San
November 14, 2021
Always in my heart & forever loved....I feel your presence over me and I know you have returned safely to the great plateau between heaven and earth - so free - and your embrace, so pure, so holy, so humbling. Thank you for loving me for me, and for never wavering on your devotion to your community. You are missed dearly, my friend. May your spirit rest in peaceful serenity.
Alberta Murdock
November 13, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the family & close friends of Rob. A heartbreaking loss.
Alberta & Glenn Murdock
Charlene & Dave Massey
November 12, 2021
Our Love and Condolences to the Family, "Bob, Vicki, Steven & Carl.
lisa Fitch quinnipiac River Marina
November 10, 2021
My thoughts and prayers for you Rob and your family you had a special part of our marina!!
Bobby Dorfling
November 10, 2021
My heartfelt condolences
Kristin Liguori
November 7, 2021
May Rob's kindness and huge heart be with his family and friends now and forever. My deepest condolences.
Tad Zimmermann
November 5, 2021
I just wanted to offer the entire Denaro family my deepest sympathies and condolences on the tragic sudden passing of Rob. I worked with him as a personal trainer at the old world gym in Branford, he was such a nice guy, always a smile on his face, a calm and often quiet demeanor but such a force of nature in so many ways. I was always amazed by his physical strength, even when he didn´t appear to be this massive bodied power lifter, his awesome bench technique had him lifting over 250 lbs prob only weighing maybe 160 at the time. He´ll be missed tremendously, may his spirit and fond memories live forever in the hearts and minds of all those who loved him and who´s lives he impacted - Tad Zimmermann
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