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Robert Sandberg Obituary
Robert Eugene Sandberg, Jr. 11/14/1965-6/26/21
Robert Sandberg of 222 East Putnam Road, Putnam, Connecticut, died unexpectantly on June 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born November 14, 1965. He was fifty-five years old.
He leaves behind his wife, Valerie, of thirty years, his parents Robert and Dorothy Sandberg, his brothers Donald and Bruce Sandberg, his children Maxwell and Lillian Sandberg and Mike Branca; and additionally, his two nephews, Bradley Jameson and Alexander Arthur, who both held a special place in Rob's heart.
Robert was a graduate from Johnston High School, in Johnston, Rhode Island. He was an exceptional father who cared for his family and his friends. He learned to be a better man from his mother, Dorothy. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and life-long machinist. He worked at his family's business, Sandberg Machine, since he was a young lad. Rob always credits his expertise as a machinist to his father, Robert Sandberg, Sr.
He will be dearly missed and not soon forgotten. May he rest in peace.
A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 2pm, on Sunday July 11, 2021 at the Thompson Rod and Gun club on Brandy Hill Road in Thompson, Connecticut.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Richard (Dick) McCombs
July 13, 2021
Rob it´s a surprise to see that you left us. You were a great guy , my heart goes out to all the Sandbergs, my heart is heavy and yours I cannot imagine. I have said a prayer for you all.
Tom, Mary, Michael, Benjamin, Casey, Emma and Dan of Mapleville Farm
July 10, 2021
Mr. and Mrs. Sandberg, Bruce, Don and your wonderful family. We are so sorry for your profound loss. All of us love Rob so much. We'll miss him. Your Family is the Best. He is one of a kind and we'll always think of him when we look across our driveway, hear you all tinkering, and while baking his favorite garlic and herb breadsticks. Sending love to your family and hoping that you will find somes sense of peace knowing that Rob made it known to all that he loved and respected you all so much. We know that Rob will still be watching over all of you and his presence will always be alive and close to all of our hearts. Peace with much warmth, the Ryan and Echt Family
George & Kathy
July 8, 2021
Bob and Dorothy, we wish we could be there for you, but between vivid and distance...
May he forever Rest in Peace. Lots of love from us
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