Robert Magnamo Jr

Naugatuck, CT Robert Frank “Bobby” Magnamo, Jr., 62, passed away into God’s
eternal care September 4, 2022.

Robert was born April 9, 1960 and raised in Naugatuck, CT. Upon his graduation in
1978 from Naugatuck High School, Robert raised a family and worked his way up
at Boehringer Ingelheim for the next 25 years.

Robert was known for his fighting spirit, he never gave up battling, which allowed
him to stay at his family’s side for an additional 15 years. Nothing ever stopped
Robert. He was a devoted son, father and grandfather who is survived by his
parents, Robert and Helen Magnamo of Naugatuck; his sister Dianne Couture of
Waterbury. He also leaves behind his children, Sarah Lafo and husband Tyler of
Watertown; son David Magnamo and fiancé Teirryn of Oakville; his 3
grandchildren, who meant the world to him, Elizabeth Jane, Stella Grace and
Noah Frank and his uncle and aunt, Joe Magnamo of Naugatuck and MaryAnn
Szwei of Jim Thorpe, PA; his niece Amanda and his nephew Steve and many
cousins. Robert was predeceased by his sister, Kathy Kim Magnamo and his
grandparents, Mr.& Mrs. Frank Magnamo and Mr. & Mrs. Hipolite Klimaszewski.

If Robert taught us anything, it was that family comes first. He loved Sunday
dinners, listening to music, especially the Beatles and playing on the floor with his
grandkids. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, the New York Jets and
yelling at the TV each time the New York Jets lost.

Per Robert’s wishes, all services will be private and have been entrusted to the
Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck, In
lieu of flowers and to honor Robert’s memory, donations can be made to the
college fund of Robert’s 3 grandchildren, in care of Sarah Lafo, 746 Hamilton
Avenue, Watertown, CT 06795.