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Obituary

Robert Walsh

North Haven

Robert “Bob” Walsh, 87, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on April 7 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ethel Robichaud Walsh for 62 years. Bob was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on Oct. 26, 1934, and was the son of the late Michael and Julia Gately Walsh.

He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Bob was an electrician and member of IBEW Local 90 for many years until his retirement. He worked as a foreman on many known buildings in the New Haven area, including hospitals and schools. He was a member of the Wallingford Elks Lodge #1365. Bob enjoyed going for coffee at Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts every morning with his wife and often with his grandchildren when he had the chance. He loved visiting with family and friends. As a proud Irishman, he was always ready with a joke and a beer. He was an avid fan of football and basketball, often watching the UConn Huskies.

Bob was the beloved father of Linda (Lawrence Greenfield) Walsh, Cathy (Dino) Parente, the late Kevin Walsh, and, like a daughter, Donna (Stephen) Johanson. He is also survived by many grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings, John Walsh, Mary Evelyn Lee, Catherine Walsh, Thomas Donald Walsh, and Francis Walsh.

The visiting hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or to a local food kitchen of your choice. For his online obituary, please visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.