He attended Henry Abbott Tech. He was in the US Navy from 1965-1969. After the service, he worked for A.M. Rizzo Electric, retiring after 45 years. Bob enjoyed collecting trains, kayaking, socializing and his family.
He was predeceased in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes Ketcham and brother Michael Ketcham. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Gail, daughter Tracy (Bill) Lockwood, son Thomas (Pam) Ketcham, sister Carol (Andrew) Forenchak, grandsons, nieces and nephews.
Bob volunteered at the Congregational Church of New Fairfield and the New Fairfield Senior Center. He will be sadly missed.
A memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church of New Fairfield on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11 AM. Interment of ashes will be within the Martha-Fairchild Memorial Garden wall on the church property.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center . https://www.newfairfieldseniorcenter.org/friends-of-senior-center.
