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Robert Davis
Robert W. Davis, 67, died at his family’s home after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born Oct. 10, 1941, in New York City, he was the son of Richard and Anamay (Zutell) Davis.
He received his BA in Electric Engineering from Manhattan College and his MA in Nuclear and Electronic Engineering from RPI. In 1962, his career began with the NASA Space Program and in 1965, he reassigned to Knolles Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) as Electrical Design Engineer, primarily on the Los Angeles Class Submarine Project. As a result of his ability and dedication, Bob was promoted to manager of the Trident Submarine Field Office. In 1991, Bob transferred to KAPL Prototype Training Facility in Windsor and served there until his retirement in 1998. In his over 33 years at KAPL, Bob was well respected and a valued asset to his co-workers and the Naval Nuclear Program.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Judith, His daughter and son in law, Barbara and Victor of East Lyme; and his grandson, Robert Davis of Waterford; two brothers, John and Richard and their devoted wife’s, Bridget and Kathy; and many nieces and nephews, also survive him.
Bob’s two sons, Robert and Brian, predeceased him.
The funeral will assemble at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the Thomas L. Neilan and Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic, and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. Agnes Church, Haigh Ave., Niantic at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory can be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society at Saint Agnes Church, Haigh Ave., Niantic, CT 06357.
Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com for directions or to sign the family’s online guest book.
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Dear John,
I believe that Bob is a member of the Class of 1968.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. But, ouch, that's cut close to home!]
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Davis, Robert W. [MC1968]
Guestbook: http://cli.gs/XS7W9Z
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