MATUKAITIS, Robert F. Robert F. Matukaitis, 71, of Newington, the beloved husband of Rita (Canestrino) Matukaitis, passed away on March 8, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in West Hartford and had resided in Newington for over 50 years. Robert was a hard-worker and retired from the Newington Children's Hospital after over 35 years of employment. He was a kind and gentle man who loved animals, the outdoors and cooking. Robert loved playing softball and was a proud member of "The Green Machine." In addition to his loving wife, Rita, Robert leaves his daughter. Christina Lapierre and her husband, Paul, of Berlin; and his two grandsons, Jacob and Chase Lapierre. He leaves his brothers, Tony and the late Diane Matukaitis, Albert and Hazel Matukaitis, and Joseph and Debbie Matukaitis; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Matukaitis. The family would like to give a special thank you to Nurse Tina at Newington Healthcare Center for all her patience and care she gave to Bob. Bob's Funeral service has been scheduled for 7 p.m., on Friday, March 12, at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, CT. Relatives and friends are invited to call immediately prior to the service from 5-7, on Friday. Burial will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with his family please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com
MATUKAITIS, Robert F. Robert F. Matukaitis, 71, of Newington, the beloved husband of Rita (Canestrino) Matukaitis, passed away on March 8, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in West Hartford and had resided in Newington for over 50 years. Robert was a hard-worker and retired from the Newington Children's Hospital after over 35 years of employment. He was a kind and gentle man who loved animals, the outdoors and cooking. Robert loved playing softball and was a proud member of "The Green Machine." In addition to his loving wife, Rita, Robert leaves his daughter. Christina Lapierre and her husband, Paul, of Berlin; and his two grandsons, Jacob and Chase Lapierre. He leaves his brothers, Tony and the late Diane Matukaitis, Albert and Hazel Matukaitis, and Joseph and Debbie Matukaitis; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Matukaitis. The family would like to give a special thank you to Nurse Tina at Newington Healthcare Center for all her patience and care she gave to Bob. Bob's Funeral service has been scheduled for 7 p.m., on Friday, March 12, at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, CT. Relatives and friends are invited to call immediately prior to the service from 5-7, on Friday. Burial will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with his family please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com
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