Robert Joseph Pinder Jr., of Clinton, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on November 7, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Bob was born on November 15, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Robert Joseph Pinder Sr. and Margaret (Crocker) Pinder. Bob and his family moved to Connecticut in 1954 where lived until his passing.
Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, camping and NASCAR racing. Bob was very proud of his sobriety of 33 years clean. He was friends with founder of NA, Jimmy K.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Lisa (Wiles) Pinder of 19 years; Daughters, Bobbie-Jo Matthewson (Duane) of East Lyme and Jennifer Denysenko of Clinton; Granddaughters Krista Garofalo (Vincent) of Delaware and Shannon Matthewson of East Lyme; Sisters Deborah Pinder of Westbrook and Karen Pinder (Darren) of Niantic; several Nieces and Nephews. Bob also leaves behind his life long best friend Jeff Midgley of Clinton along with his dog Zoe and his cat Luke.
In addition to his parents, Bob was pre-deceased by his step-son, Bryan Hall Jr.
He will be dearly missed by many family and friends including the J. Dock family.
Friends may greet the family on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 4pm - 6pm, with a service at 6pm, in the Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton, CT 06413
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice on Bob's name.
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