Robert "Bob" "Nunzio" Birmingham

Robert C. "Bob" "Nunzio" Birmingham 56, friend to many in our community, will be greatly missed with his passing on November 9, 2022, at his home in Keene, with the love of his life, Shelley Murdock, by his side.

His parents, John J. and Ellen V. (De Lap) Birmingham, welcomed their son into the world on May 5, 1966, in Port Chester, NY. He grew up in the State of New York and was a 1984 graduate of Harrison High School. He later attended the State University of New York, University Center at Binghamton, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1990.

A resident of Keene since 2002, Robert worked for twenty years at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Keene, most of his career working in the Actuarial Department. In 2007, Robert became a Member of The American Academy of Actuaries. Robert retired in June of 2021.

Robert was an avid golfer, enjoying many rounds of golf with his friends at Bretwood Golf Course. He is one of the 1%-2% of golfers that ever hit the miraculous "Hole-in-One" shot which he did on the 16th hole of the south course at Bretwood Golf Course. Robert was a die-hard Jets and Mets fan; you never knew when you would hear a J-E-T-S JETS, JETS, JETS chant from him. A fan of horseracing, he filled a bucket list item this year when he attended the Kentucky Derby, witnessing the win by the “long-shot” horse.

Friends were the greatest gift to Robert. He enjoyed playing cards, pool and bowling with his wide circle of friends. Robert had a very distinct and contagious laugh, one that could be heard from isles away in a grocery store or across the golf course. He was a longtime member of the Italian Club. Anytime you were blessed to be with him, you knew lots of fun would be had.

In addition to his many friends, he will be missed by his mother, Ellen V. Birmingham of Glen Allen, VA; his father, John J. Birmingham and his significant other, Louise Harding, both of Sumter, SC; a brother, Billy Birmingham, of Conway SC; and his nephew, Joey Siclari of CT, and Shelley Murdock, the love of his life, and her children and grandchildren. We would be remiss if we did not mention his favorite 4-legged furry friend, Smitty. Anyone that knew Robert, knows all about Smitty and the adventures they shared together.

A celebration of life for Robert will be held January 14, 2023 at Tempesta’s Restaurant in Keene, NH at 1pm.