complications from the covid virus with his wife at his side.
Bob was born on October 9, 1938, in Plymouth, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Blanche Turchen. Bob was employed at Pratt & Whitney in Middletown. He served in the US Army.
Bob leaves his wife Dianne of 55 years. He leaves his cousin Claire Schultz, and his many
beloved nieces and nephews.
Bob enjoyed travel, working in his yard, wood working. He was a volunteer at Apple Rehab in
Old Saybrook for many years.
Bob was predeceased by his brothers Joseph Turchen, Albert Vanderhoff, John Vanderhoff., his
sisters Dolores Allen, Alma Allen, his sisters-in-law Lynne Vanderhoff, Ruth Quick, brother-in-
taw Tim Langley, nephew Joseph Turchen and niece Jody Quick.
The family would like to express gratitude to the CCU at Middlesex Hospital for their wonderful
care, support and compassion during Bob's illness.
Burial will be private.