Robert David Crandall Jr.

Born December 30, 1949 in Hartford he was the son of the late Robert David Crandall Sr. and Marguerite (DelGiudice) Crandall.

Robert was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Navy as a radioman. He served aboard two submarines, the U.S. Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Andrew Jackson during his six trips overseas. During his time of service he received 6 Military Medals. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft from 1986 until his retirement in 2001 as a jet engine mechanic.

He was a parishioner of the former St. Thomas Church until its closing, a member of the Southington Knights of Columbus, Isabella Council 15 and a volunteer fireman with Southington Company 1 for several years.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his two children Robert Crandall III of Honolulu, HI and Lisa Dyer and her husband Thomas of North Haven; five grandchildren, Alexander and Isabella Crandall, Riley and Thomas Dyer, and Derek Touhey; a brother William J. Crandall and his wife Donna; and two sisters, Judy Bruni and Francesca Crandall. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and extended family members.

A visitation for Robert will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4-7PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Southington. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10AM at the CT State Veterans Cemetery Columbarium 317 Bow Lane Middletown, CT. All are asked to gather directly at the cemetery no earlier than 9:45AM per cemetery regulations.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation 3000 Whitney Ave. Suite 121 Hamden, CT 06518. To leave a message of remembrance for the family please visit: www.DellaVecchiaSouthington.com