Robert M. Thomsen

Robert “Bobby” Thomsen ,91 , a resident of Essex Connecticut passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Portland Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness, Born on November 8, 1932 Bobby was the son of the late Ernest and Jesse Thomsen. He married Marion Koslap of Hastings on Hudson in 1966. Marion predeceased him in 2001 . After living in their marital home, in Hastings on Hudson for over 30 years. Bobby moved to Essex, CT in 2002

Bobby retired from the Scarsdale School system where he had been employed as the head custodian for the Quaker Ridge Elementary School. He proudly served his country as a member of the U. S. Navy where he earned the position of radioman aboard the destroyer, minesweeper USS Rodman.He also spent several decades as a member of the Uniontown Hose Co. 2 Engine 45 Hastings on Hudson Volunteer Fire Department .

When time and weather permitted , he enjoyed being on the water, boating and fishing, especially when in the company of his brothers Ernest (Roy), Kenneth (Ken) and Richard (Richie). A lover of music, Bobby was a regular fixture at the Griswold Inn in Essex on Saturday nights where he could be found singing along with the piano , played by John Banker and dancing with anyone that needed a partner. He was cherished by his community and cared deeply for them in return. Bobby is survived by his beloved brother, Ken Thomsen and his wife Lois, of Essex Ct. ; his sister-in-law, Serena Thomsen of Oxford, Pennsylvania his nephews, Brian Thomsen of Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Keith Thomsen of Lttitz Pennsylvania and his two nieces Kimberly Thomsen of New York, NY and Linda Thomsen of Houston, Texas. He was dearly loved by his family and his absence will leave a big void in our hearts .

A Celebration of Bobby's Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00PM at Saint John Episcopal Church, 3 Cross Street in Essex. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Essex Veterans Memorial Hall, Post Office Box,142, Centerbrook, CT. 06409