Robert Michael "Bob" Clancy

1945 - 2022

Robert Michael "Bob" Clancy, 77, husband of Sheila Papallo Clancy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home. Born in Meriden on May 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Lena Polvani Clancy and Patrick M. Clancy. He grew up in Meriden and lived in Wallingford before moving to Vero Beach, FL, for 19 years and returning to Wallingford this year.

Bob graduated from Platt High School, class of 1963 and Central Conn University. Bob was employed as an area manager at Yankee Gas for 35 years and he retired in 2002. He was a veteran of Vietnam, having served with the U.S. Navy on board the USS Saratoga CVA-60 and the USS Ranger CVA-61.

Sheila and Bob were avid travelers venturing to Europe several times. Visiting European capitals, taking a cruise on the "MED" in a luxury liner not the USS Saratoga. Both Sheila and Bob were Irish and Italian "Italish" and visited the home villages of their grandparents in Tuscany, Italy, Counties Clare and Cork in Ireland. They "hiked" the "El Camino Trail" in Spain. They loved their "Airstream" visiting all the Western States as well as Canada. Asheville, NC, was the place they spent many summers.

Bob was a terrific baseball player in his youth. In later years, he played golf at Lyman's and later in Vero Beach. He was proud of his two holes in one! He played slo-pitch in Meriden with Hanover House and Tom's Superette. He was a great left fielder, fleet footed with a great arm.

Besides his wife Sheila, he is survived by his sister, Doreen Roddy and his brother, Jack Clancy and his wife, Patricia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his brother, MFD Captain, Patrick "Pat" Clancy, his nephew David Scozzari, Jr. and his brothers-in-law, David Scozzari, Sr. and Jim Roddy.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 22nd at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. Funeral services will commence at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Meriden Boys and Girls Club, 15 Lincoln St., Meriden, CT 06451. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.