Robert W. “Bob” Alvord Jr., 94, longtime Wethersfield resident, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in his home. Born in Hartford, September 3, 1927, Bob was the son to the late Robert W. Sr. and Edith (Milliken) Alvord.
He was raised in West Hartford, where he attended school, graduating from Hall High School. Bob continued his education at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He excelled in the financial sector as a Securities Trader for many years prior to his retirement. Bob was a devoted member of the Immanuel Congregational Church UCC, Hartford, including singing in the church choir for many years. He enjoyed his daily walks through Westfarms Mall, as well as, caring for his property and riding his tractor.
Bob will be dearly missed and remembered by his church family and dear friends.
Friends are welcome to attend an Interment service at Immanuel Congregational Church UCC, 10 Woodland St. Hartford, at the corner of Farmington Ave., at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Immanuel Congregational Church. Bob’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield. To extend online expressions of sympathy, please visit desopofuneralchapel.com.
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