Daniel Roberts

He was born on October 18, 1947 in Meriden, the son of the late John W. and Shirley (Dobratz) Roberts.

Daniel was a Technical Education teacher and department chair in the Wallingford Public School System from 1971-2000. He was the sole proprietor of K+D Machine Services until his retirement in 2012.

He was a Life Member of the Elks Club where he served on the scholarship committee for many years and a Life Member of the Meriden Boys and Girls Club. He served as committee chairman of the restoration of the Fairview Pavilion in Hubbard Park, and spearheaded the restoration of Endee Park Playground. Dan was Past President of Old Kelsey Point Beach Association and served on the board of Indiantown Association.

He was also a member of the Connecticut Society of Technical Educators throughout his career. He always upheld the value of technical education and worked hard to promote its importance in society.

He was highly regarded by his students and maintained personal and working relationships with a great many of them throughout his life.

Mr. Roberts was a 1966 graduate of H.C. Wilcox Technical School where he received a Tool and Die Maker Certification. He went on to earn an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Waterbury Sate Technical college, then a B.A., M.A. in Technical Education, and a sixth year degree in Administration from Central CT State University.

He enjoyed warm weather vacations in Florida and Antigua and loved fishing and boating at his home in Old Saybrook. His favorite pastime was helping his neighbors, friends, and family with “projects”.

Daniel is survived by his wife Elena; daughters, Monica Roberts and husband Nicholas Pearson of Sevenoaks, England; Jessica Mallon and husband James of Rosemont, NJ; twin brother John W. Roberts Jr. and wife Jody of Meriden; sister Deborah Zimmerman and husband William of Arizona; grandchildren; Vivienne, Georgia, Finnegan, Tyler, Matthew, and Jacob; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend and “brother”, David Petros. He had many close friends, who he considered family, that were a great help and comfort to him in his time of need.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 24 from 11AM to 1PM with a memorial service immediately after at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westbrook Elks Scholarship committee or the Meriden Boys and Girls Club.

The family would like to thank the VNA of Guilford.