Robert Leonard Machol

“Bobby” Machol, 31, succumbed to his demons on June 10th, 2020. He was born October 12th, 1988 to Lenny Machol and Mary Liz Florin, and was named after every male figure in his family. Bobby was born with a curious mind, that stuck with him his whole life. Always had a thirst for an intellectual conversation, and to learn something new. He loved anything outdoors; hiking, crabbing, camping, live music, or just a fire surrounded by friends; he was employed as a landscaper. With his one of a kind humor & constant sarcasm, there wasn’t a person he met that disliked him. Always the life of the party, he loved to bring people together, even in the afterlife. Often portrayed as “being difficult”, he was always the first to offer what he had to those who needed it. The shirt off his back, a heart-to-heart, or just his company. Bob had a gentle, but troubled soul, and will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him.

Aside from his parents, Bobby is survived by his sister Katie & his soon-to-be nephew, whom he was excited to be an uncle to. Aunts & Uncles; Bob & Karen Florin, Kathleen Emerson, Trish Florin & Kenny Emerson. Bev & Clint Ryon, Dennis & Jan Machol, Peggy & Lou Fregeau. Cousins Josh D'Lizarraga, Cristine Emerson, Jason Mazzella, TJ & Amirah. Christopher, Michael, Lisa, Scott, Cindy, Tracy & Julie. And countless friends, who he considered his family.

He is predeceased by his grandparents Bob & Dolly Florin, Bob & Mimi Machol and his Uncle Dean Emerson. His best friends Jeremy Wilcox, Riley Ryan and his cat Bullet.

“One with the raging wind, alive on the highest tides, my ship at sail can climb a mountain, ride it to the sky.”

Due to the virus, burial will be private at the discretion of the family. A celebration of life will be planned for his birthday in October. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes and updated service information.

Donations for The Robert Machol Memorial Fund may be dropped off to Webster Bank, 7 Halls Rd. Old Lyme, CT.