Robert Miles French, Sr., 80, of Milford, CT, beloved husband of Mary Regina French, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2018. He was born on August 19, 1937 in Bridgeport, CT. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Claire French and his in-laws, Joseph and Mildred Peddle of Black Rock, CT.
Robert was a proud union electrician of IBEW Local Union #488 of Bridgeport, CT since 1956. He was also a member of the Army Reserves and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams being the New York Yankees, the Pittsburg Steelers, and UCONN basketball. Up until his illness, Robert attended every opening day with both his sons. He also enjoyed coaching his children in their sports as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert also enjoyed playing softball and golf. He was an active parishioner at Saint Mary Church and School. After retiring, Robert loved to travel with his wife and family, most notably the trips to Alaska, Ireland, Cape Cod, Maine, and Florida. His presence will be missed but never forgotten.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Regina French and his six children, Marianne Johnson, Colleen (Michael) Dupré, Robert (Debra) French, Jr., Kathleen (Jon) Walker, Kelly French and her fiancé, Greg Dolinski, and Kevin (Carol) French. He will be greatly missed by his eleven adoring grandchildren, Michael, Joseph, and Lauren Dupré, Jenna and Ryan French, Julia, Caitlin, and Emma Walker, David Johnson, Jr., and Grace and Delaney French. He is also survived by his sister, Carol (William) Soracin; sister-in-law, Gerri Peddle; brother-in-law, Joseph (Maribeth) Peddle, Jr.; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 9 a.m. at Saint Mary Church, 70 Gulf Street, Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford. Friends and family may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Special Olympics of Florida at https://specialolympicsflorida.org/get-involved/donate/.
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