Robert F. Conner

Robert F. Conner, age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Robert was a WWII Navy veteran. He was retired from Salem State College as a refrigeration maintenance technician for the ice rink and sports complex.

Robert was an excellent carpenter, who enjoyed making furniture and rocking chairs for his grandkids.

He was the husband of the late Rita Conner and is survived by a daughter, Kathleen (Bert) Connolly, 2 sons, Kerry Conner and his fiancé, Nancy Dasaro and Kevin Conner; a sister, Betty Gerber and sister in law, Shirley Conner.

He was the grandfather of Eric (Mary) Connolly, Scott (Renee) Connolly, Allison (James) Cassidy, Kerriann (Marty) Miserindino, Ashley (Mike) Adessa and Brendan Conner; great-grandfather of Austin, Camryn, Jake, Luke and Tyler Connolly, Noella and Millie Miserindino and Conner and Regan Cassidy.

Robert was pre-deceased by his brother, James Conner.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home,1295 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, Florida 386-775-4260, where a funeral service will follow at 4 pm with Military Honors.

There will be a Memorial Mass and Celebration of Bob's life in January of 2013 at St. Ann’s Church in Salem. Massachusetts.

Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, as well as a great friend to all. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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