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Robert Pastore Obituary

PASTORE, Robert James Robert J. Pastore, 81, of West Haven, loving husband of the late Carole Jamieson Pastore, passed away March 16, 2013 at the Connecticut Veteran's Hospital. He was born in New Haven on November 2, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Edith Olson Pastore. At an early age, he joined the National Guard and served with them for many years. He entered the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of Sergeant. He worked for over 33 years as a truck driver for National Compressed Gas and was a member of the Teamsters. He loved his dog and his beloved Chicago Bears. He is survived by his children, Tamara Gianini and her husband Denis of West Haven, Christopher Pastore and his wife Cynthia of North Haven. and Melissa Benn and her husband Greg of Guilford; his brother, Joseph Pastore of West Haven; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Philip, Charles and Thomas Pastore. His funeral will be from Keenan Funeral home, 238 Elm Street, West Haven at 10 am on Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church, West Haven. Burial will follow with full military honors at Oak Grove Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call from 4-7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences online may do so at www.keenanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2013.

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March 21, 2013

Dear Joe, Ever so sorry to hear of Bobby's death. He was such a good friend of Daddy's that led him to you! Many a good time with Bobby and Carol at our home (not to mention the singing!)and appreciated all his company, he was a gem and so are you. Prayers and thoughts with you all. Love from Kathleen and Nora xx

Christine Pastore

March 20, 2013

I am so sorry and sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Bobby. I am thinking of his children and grandchildren and I will always remember my times with him growing up. With love and prayers.

Danie Gianini

March 20, 2013

All I can say is that the world lost a great person a true class act and my hero you shall live forever in the minds and hearts of the many lives you touched along the way! I love you pop!

March 19, 2013

Tammy,Lisa and Chris,Buddy and I were so sorry to hear about your dads passing. We all remember such good times with both your mom and dad. He was such a nice person always had such a big smile and so easy going even when my mom and Carol would be up to something. I always remembered when I was little how you (Tammy) would kiss your mom and dad and tell them you loved them, even me being a little younger I always thought that was so thoughtful and thought when I had kids thats how I wanted them to treat us and they do. No wonder such great parents would have great kids. Again were all so sorry about your dad.Ill say a prayer for all of you and the rest of your family with are deepest sympathy. Debbie and Buddy Sommo

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