Robert Alexander
May 24, 1944 – June 24, 2011
Robert F. Alexander, age 67, of Fairfield, the beloved husband of Linda T. Alexander, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2011 in the VA Hospital New Haven with his wife by his side. Born in Bridgeport to the late Francis (Flash) and Mary Alexander, Robert was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe, Class of 1962; a graduate of UMass Boston and was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving as an Air Medic with E-Vac Helicopters in Vietnam. He was the owner of RSYS Computer Systems. He was a longtime member of Port 5, the Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps and a lifetime member of the VFW. Robert was an also an avid boater and fisherman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Brendan and his wife Sheena of Dallas, TX; his daughter Heather Segal and her husband Josh of Plainfield; his brother Bill Alexander and his wife Kathy of Ellington; a niece and several nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 leaving the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center at 9:30 a.m. to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Interment to follow in St. Thomas Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Friends may greet his family on Tuesday, June 28th from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations may be made in his memory to VA Hospital, c/o CLC, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.
Dear Linda, Brendan, and Heather. We Are very sorry for the lost of your Husband and Dad.Their are no words that we can express at this time to heal your pain. We will always remember Bob for his kindness always willing to help anyone in need,Bob was just a phone call away if you needed his help. We will keep Bob in our thoughts and prayers remembering all the good times we had at your Home and St Anthony’s. Bob won’t be forgotten He will always be in our hearts.
When God called out to Robert F. Alexander on June twenty fourth two thousand eleven,God must have needed another Angel. God knew Robert had earned his wings while he was here with us. Now Robert is free of pain, and free to fly with all the other Angels in heaven. Robert will be watching over is family and keeping the safe until they are all together again. R.I.P. Love Tom, Lynda Osmolik
I am still at a loss for words. Bob was my friend…I’ll miss him.
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby, my sincere deepest condolences to you and yours. It pains me that the years have left me distant from the family. I am deeply saddened by this news.
All my love, prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love Lorraine
Bob was a very special man, and I know he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, now and always.
Anne Hodgdon and Family
RIP Ear you taught me so much. I wish I had listened more intently. Shine on.