Robert Thomas Cosentino MD

Robert Thomas Cosentino, M.D., 78, of Farmington, CT, beloved husband of Carol Ann Cosentino, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 21, 1936 in Auburn, New York to the late Carmine G. Cosentino and Phyllis Cosentino Clasing. Bob graduated from Auburn High School, Georgetown University (1958), and Georgetown University School of Medicine (1962). He proudly served in the US Army in Huntsville, Alabama and then completed his internship and residency in Buffalo, NY. He practiced ophthalmology for 34 years in New Britain, first at Grove Hill Clinic and then in private practice with Ijaz Shafi, M.D. Next to his family, Bob loved his patients and was justly proud of the care he rendered. He always took the time to listen, empathize, and treat everyone with the utmost respect. He was highly regarded and beloved by his patients and colleagues alike. He was a devoted husband, loving and involved father to four, and the best “Poppy” to 12 precious grandchildren. He cherished spending time with his family and especially treasured summers in Groton Long Point, CT. He saw only the best in others, and his wit and laughter will be missed by all. His religion was very important to him and he was a communicant at the Church of St. Patrick. In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by his children Robert (Mia), Karen (Donald), Susan (Philip), and David (Megan); his brothers Carmen and Ronald Cosentino and his sister Eldita Loredo; his grandchildren Jake, Shane, Eve, Zoe, Maya, Benjamin, Charlie, Sarah, Kate, Henry, Clare, and Colton; and his many special nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 4-7pm on Thursday, April 24 at New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain CT 06053. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 25th at 10am at the Church of St. Patrick, Farmington, CT. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Farmington. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06032. To leave an online condolence, or visit Bob’s tribute, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com