Robert "Bobby" W. Ensign, Jr.

Robert W. “Bobby” Ensign Jr., 70, of Rocky Hill, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in West Palm Beach, FL. Bobby was born August 2, 1951 and raised in Hartford. He was one of three children to Mary Frances (Stefano) Ensign and the late Robert W. Ensign, Sr. He attended and graduated from South Catholic High School. He continued his education, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University. He was a Founding Charter Member as well as a past President of the Wethersfield Chapter of UNICO National. Prior to his retirement in 2009, Bobby was employed by the State of Connecticut as a Mediator for the Superior Court.

Bobby was an avid golf enthusiast; during his golf career he proudly achieved two hole in ones. He was a member of Wethersfield Country Club and TPC River Highlands, Cromwell. Bobby was also a huge Yankee fan, many great memories were made at Yankee Stadium including Derek Jeter Day. Bobby enjoyed time spent with his family, he especially shared a special bond with his niece and nephews, they will always remember Uncle Bobby pulling up in his car with the radio blasting his favorite rock tunes.

Bobby will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his brother and sister-in-law, Richard J.”Rick” and Esther “Essie:” Ensign, and their children, Joey, Annie and Danny with whom he shared a home; his sister, Marilyn Fumia and her husband David of Wethersfield; four aunts and an uncle, Jean D’Amato of Avon, Dolores Stefano, Michael and Lois Stefano and Nancy Abbate, as well as many cousins and lifelong friends. Bobby was predeceased by his nephew and Godson, Mark Robert Rioux, as well as several aunts and uncles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 11:30am at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St, Newington. Attendees are asked to go directly to the Church. Interment will follow the Mass in the family plot in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Section 11), Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Bob’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Bob with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.