Robert L. Tamburri

“Captain Bob” as he was affectionately known by his many friends and colleagues, was a fixture at his beloved Danbury Airport going back to the early 1960’s. He was well known as an avid aviator who pursued his passion for flying from an early age as both a hobby and a profession.

Bob served as a corporate pilot throughout his career, most notably as Manager of Flight Operations for C.R. Bard, Inc. in Murray Hill, NJ from 1982 until his retirement in 1998. In that role, he built the flight department from inception by establishing safety as the number one priority. Recognized as a consummate professional, Bob hired and trained courteous and competent people, located and acquired the best aircraft, and diligently administered their highest level of maintenance. He took immense pride in the efficiency, decorum, and cost effectiveness of the operation that he developed and then left to the company and his successors.

Following his retirement, Bob continued to indulge his enthusiasm for flying both recreationally and professionally. He owned several airplanes throughout the years. including his beloved TravelAir which he continued to operate into his nineties. In 2002 at the age of sixty-nine he completed his first solo helicopter flight after several years of dedicated training and continued to accumulate flight time in that aircraft for many years thereafter. He also proudly served as a member of the Danbury Aviation Commission until his passing.

A loving son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bob was blessed with a warm smile, good humor and infectious personality that left a favorable impression on all who knew him. While saddened by his passing, all his family and friends are grateful for the extended time they had to spend with him in his final months and comforted by their fond memories and the legacy which he took great care to leave behind.

Survivors include his children: Carolyn Mitchell of Gainesville, GA; Nicholas S. Tamburri of New Milford, CT; and Robert Tamburri, Jr. of Southbury, CT. He is also survived by his sister Judith Larson of Brookfield, CT; his former wife Ellen Tamburri of New Milford; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son William P. Tamburri, and brother-in-law Anthony O. Larson.

Friends will be received from 4:00pm - 6:30pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 6:30pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11:30am on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Peter Cemetery, Section 15, 71 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury, CT.

The family extends special thanks to the assisted living staff of The Village at Brookfield Common and the RVNAhealth hospice team in New Milford and Ridgefield, CT. Their tireless and compassionate efforts brought great comfort to Robert and his family and helped to make his final hours gentle and peaceful.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Robert’s name to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS), 147 Grassy Plain St., Bethel, CT 06801.