Robert Sbriglio

Robert and his wife worked tirelessly for 63 years to create a healthcare organization that has received widespread recognition for the superior quality of care provided. Along with his wife, he was the owner of the Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester. Together with their sons, Dr. Robert Sbriglio, MD and Martin Sbriglio, RN, they expanded to a total of six nursing and rehabilitation centers: Bel-Air Manor in Newington, CT; Lord Chamberlain in Stratford, CT; Cheshire House in Waterbury, CT; Greentree Manor in Waterford, CT; and Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, CT. They also established Ryders Health Management in Stratford, CT and Lighthouse Home Health Care in Old Saybrook, CT.

With his family, he cared for thousands of patients and created thousands of jobs throughout his long career of service above self. He was an icon in the healthcare field. He and his wife were very proud to pass the baton of dedication and service to their accomplished sons so that they can continue to carry out the family's philosophy of providing quality care and maintaining professional values at all times.

Robert graduated from the St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT and continued his studies for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary College in Baltimore, MD. He decided on a career path in healthcare and entered the nursing profession. He received his nurse's training at the St. Vincent's College of Nursing in Bridgeport, CT, and he and his wife received their Administrator's education from the University of Connecticut. In 2007, they received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities for the delivery of the highest quality of healthcare. In 2010, they both received Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Humane Letters from St. Vincent's College of Nursing for their outstanding contributions and generosity to the nursing and healthcare fields.

Robert served his country in the United States Naval Reserve. He was an accomplished boater and enjoyed cruising the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. He was a former Commodore of the Middletown Yacht Club. He was also a very passionate antique automobile enthusiast.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his loving sons, Dr. Robert Sbriglio, MD, MPH, his wife, Catherine, and their son, Max; and Martin Sbriglio, RN/NHA, his wife Jennifer, and their sons, Martin George, David, and Daniel.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Peter Dixon, MD, for his remarkable care and concern and the staff of caregivers from Lighthouse Home Health Care. The family also wishes to thank family, friends, and staff for their support over these past few difficult years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his honor be made to the Yale New Haven Hospital Cardiology Department, the Middlesex Hospital Cardiology Department in Middletown, or St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport, CT.

Funeral services will be private. The family will receive visitors at a memorial reception for relatives, friends, and staff at the Aaron Manor Mansion (top of hill) in Chester, CT (Route 9, Exit 6; corner of Route 148 and South Wig Hill Road) Friday, April 4th, 1pm-5:30pm and Saturday, April 5th, 10am-12Noon. The Swan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com or online tributes and condolences.