1920 – 2020
Woodstock – Robert R Reichel, 99 passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday October 31st ,2020, surrounded by his family. He was born November 9, 1920 to Frank and Anna Reichel in New York City where he resided until he completed school. The next 10 years were spent in New Jersey that included a 3-year stint in the US Army Corps of Engineers. He was stationed at various times in Puerto Rico, California, the Philippine Islands, and Japan. His career turned to the construction industry where he traveled extensively throughout the New England States along with a 2-year period where he worked in Venezuela. He eventually settled in Woodstock, CT in 1952 when he married Patricia Judkins who predeceased him in 1988.
He went to work in 1956 for the Department of Transportation of the State of CT, until his retirement in 1984. He then continued for years as a consultant for various engineering firms.
During his years in Woodstock he was active in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Parent Teacher Association, Little League and WAACP organizations. He was a member of the Woodstock Democratic Town Committee as well as a Literacy Volunteer Tutor. He was active in the annual fund drives of the ARC of Quinebaug Valley. He was also a member and officer of the Woodstock Senior’s Club, and he was a member of the Woodstock Zoning Board of Appeals.
He leaves is son, Robert (Rick) Reichel of Woodstock, his daughter, Frances Reichel Falanga and her husband Mark of Woodstock; his grandchildren, Christine Collins and her husband Barry of Woodstock, Joann Delp and her husband Albert of Manchester, Sandra Dauch and her husband Keith of Newington and Heather Beams of Norwich; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by many brothers and sisters.
Burial in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, CT will be held in the Spring. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAnd Valade.com.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to a charity of your choice.
Theresa walsh
I will miss him so much serving him his chowder at Lbs family restaurant. Much love to his family
Gretchen
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Robert was an amazing man. We will miss him waving to us on our walks. He was a positive force in a mixed up world. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and hope for lasting peace.
Love,
Gretchen and Dave
Mark Parker
So sorry for your löss.
Dr. Francoise G. Gauthier
Added to the list of Bob’s service to the community is the driving he did to transport Sisters who resided at Holy Spirit Provincial House and Health Care Center. Bob was always kind and gentle with the elderly, and they were always thrilled to know that Bob, Fran’s Dad, was going to drive them to their appointments.
Bob led an exemplary life and we will miss him sorely with grateful hearts and many fond memories. May he rest in life eternal and continue to be at our side bringing peace, a few chuckles and unbounded love and care for others. Dr. F. G. Gauthier
Gloria Jainchill
I will miss you Uncle Bob. I will miss our lunches together and our visits, especially those annual visits to Riverside to care for our family plot. It is with a heavy heart that I say good-bye in this world. And with joy that we begin our conversations once again, I in this world and you in yours. Say hi to everyone and give them a hug for me. My heart goes out to you Rick, Fran, Christine and Joann, Sandy and Heather, as you morn the lost of your Dad and your Gramps. Blessings, love and peace, cousin Gloria
john cassandra
Dorothy and I send our condolences, so glad we were able to say good bye when we did. Uncle Bob had a rich long and healthy life, hopefully those Reichel genes are passed down to our and your generation.
the drive by sounds like a great idea, we will try and make it.
Michael Francis Cassandra
Farewell, Uncle Bob, from one of your many nephews on the Edna and Rocco side. We say farewell to our mother’s baby brother, the last child of Anna and Frank, and thus farewell to a generation. Thank you for all your kindnesses to my family during our time of distress and thanks from me for the lovely weeks spent in Woodstock during the summers of growing up. Those weeks brought us closer to nature and to the real countryside that we didn’t have in the suburbs. I still remember never feeling that we had actually arrived in Woodstock until we saw a cow. You lived a long and productive life and I wish you an active life in spirit filled with peace.
Tony Cassandra
Condolences to all the Reichel family. My memories of Uncle Bob and Aunt Pat always brings me warmth.
He possessed a deep caring and sense of family. Even at an advanced age I’m sure he would convince one of you to drive him for trips that took hours to comfort and be there at difficult times.
I’ll miss his Christmas cards
Vincent E. McSweeney
My thoughts and prayers to the Reichel family. May GOD BLESS you.
Vincent E. McSweeney
Lt. Colonel, Ret.
Ct. State Police.
Kera Morissette
Condolences to Christine and family. You loved him so well! I always loved hearing your stories of him.
Dudley Young
Very sorry for you loss, We had many short chats during our office visits at Dr Barks, always enjoyed his sharp mind. Seems to have had a rich full life, Amen for that.
Philip Smith & Vandale
Christine and Barry, we send our condolences. We’re so very sorry for your loss and you’re in our thoughts. Gramps brought much joy to Philips’ life! He will be greatly missed.