Born in Holyoke, MA June 16, 1944 to Leo & Frances (Mieczkowski), Robert grew up in South Hadley and graduated from Holyoke Trade School in 1963. He honorably served in the Navy from 1963 until 1967. Robert worked at Kellogg Brush, Chart Pak and Tubed Products and enjoyed boating and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia; 7 loving children Debra Stiles of Palmer MA, Kirk of Leicester, MA, Dan Casale of San Diego, CA, Lisa Richardson of Cambria, CA, Amy Laprade of Southampton, MA, Sarah Patrick of Palm Harbor, FL and Jennifer Richardson of Seattle, WA; dear sister Ruth Mongeou of Chicopee, MA and 10 cherished grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents and granddaughter Jackie Patnode.
