Robert was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on September 26, 1933 to parents Lawrence and Sylvia and later welcomed sister Nancy. As a teen he loved spending time between sandlot sports and playing the piano. He graduated from Chicopee High School in 1951. From there he entered the University of Massachusetts. His education was interrupted by a brief time in the Army. After his discharge he continued his education and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from UMASS in 1959.
In his 20’s, Robert met and fell in love with Esther E. Dobek of Springfield, Massachusetts. They were married on September 26, 1959. From there they moved to East Hartford, Connecticut where he worked for an insurance company as a safety inspector. In 1961 they welcomed their son John and in 1963 they welcomed their daughter Lisa. Robert was a generous and loving husband and father who took pride in providing for his family.
In addition to John and Lisa Hamelin of Henderson, Robert is survived by his sister Nancy Longey of Westfield, MA and nieces Janice Paradis of West Springfield, MA and Christine Blacke of Westfield, MA. His beloved wife Esther preceded his passing in 2003..
Robert was an avid reader of subjects ranging from historical fiction to modern day mysteries. A lover of Jazz music, he spent many years playing piano for local bands on weekends. He played Jazz and Big Band/Swing music and even recorded a few albums of Polish music with a local Connecticut band. He also enjoyed watching sports and traveling. He fell in love with the Southwest – New Mexico specifically and traveled there many times.
The graveside service will be held at Palm Mortuary at 7600 S Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas on February 5, 2021 at 11:00am.
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