Robert W. Ferendo 86 of Oakdale died Sept. 23, 2020 at Backus Hospital. He was married to Sandra Jean Scarpa, 50 years deceased. Mr. Ferendo served in The US Army 4/23/57 through 04/17/1959. He is survived by a son Ronald Ferendo of Bozrah Connecticut, and a daughter Dana Ferendo Awker of Stratford Ct. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tara Ferendo Hanrahan, Kristine Ferendo of Bozrah, Robert Ferrante of Georgia , Michael Ferendo of Ledyard , and Paige Whitley of Manchester. He also leaves behind 4 great grandchildren. Besides his wife he was predeceased by a son Darren Christopher Ferendo. Robert leaves behind many special friends and family especially those from the Montville Board of Education where he captured the hearts of so many for over 20 years. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday Oct. 7, 2020 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery Norwich. Please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.