He was born on May 22, 1943, in New Haven, the son of Felix Philip Siwinski and Mary (Dudek) Siwinski.
Robert graduated from Hill House High School in New Haven, Class of 1962, and then went on to serve four years in the US Navy. For many years Robert was an auto mechanic. He was a skilled carpenter and woodworker, working for family and various companies over his lifetime, including General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Besides carpentry and woodwork, he enjoyed fishing, helping others, and playing with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Lorna (Latham) Siwinski who he married on September 4, 1982; children Robert Siwinski, Jr., of Harrisville, NH, Beth Haake of Baxter Springs, KS, Melissa Hirsch of Jericho, VT, and Shane Murphy of Barrington, RI; siblings Mary Meyerholtz and Theodore Siwinski; and 10 grandchildren with one on the way. He was predeceased by his son Christopher Siwinski and siblings Helen Kelly and Katherine Haysack.
Robert was loved deeply by his family and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
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