Robert W. Stefanov

1924 - 2024

Robert W. Stefanov
Robert W. Stefanov, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Stamford, CT on January 2, 1924, Robert was the son of Walter and Mary Stefanov.
Bob married his love, Grace Knight Stefanov, on February 3, 1945, and together they raised their only daughter, Trudy Dujardin, who was born in Camden, SC. Robert was a devoted husband and father.
He was a graduate of Stamford High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He had a successful career as an Instrument Designer at Barnes Engineering/Edo Corp. He designed instruments such as the Horizon Sensor for the Polaris Missile and the Tial Dial for the Space Shuttle, an instrument to gauge the measurement for each ceramic tile on the nose cone to deflect heat upon re-entry to the earth's atmosphere.
In addition to his career, Robert was a WWII veteran, served in the Army Air Corp, flying various trainers and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served many years in the Air Force reserves.
Bob had a passion for flying. He was a longtime member of the Flying 20 Club, in Danbury, CT, and spent many years flying his daughter to Nantucket on a Piper Tri Pacer. He also loved animals and had a soft spot for dogs, having owned over 7 throughout his lifetime.
A devoted member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, Robert served as an altar boy for many years, and was actively involved in the church community.
He is survived by his daughter, Trudy Dujardin and her husband, Frank Fasanella of Fairfield, CT and Nantucket, MA; his sister, Anna Mae Schaab, by his nephews, Sacha Chen-Schaab and Barry Schaab; as well as by Luda Pavlukovska, who was his devoted caregiver for many years He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his brother, William Stefanov.
Services will be held at St. Mary's Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church, 141 Den Road in Stamford, CT, on Monday, August 26, 2024. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with funeral services at 10 a.m. His interment will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, 230 Oaklawn Ave., in Stamford, CT.
Bob will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Please consider making a donation in his memory to: St. Mary's Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church, 141 Den Road, Stamford, CT 06903 ( www.stmaryofstamford.org ) .
However, if you would prefer to send flowers, please have them delivered to the funeral home by Sunday.
Arrangements are being handled by Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation, 453 Shippan Ave., in Stamford, CT.
To share memories and condolences, please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com .