- Date Of Birth: January 21, 1934
- Date Of Death: June 11, 2020
- State: Connecticut
Robert E. Christensen, 86, of Rocky Hill formerly of Cromwell and Newington,passed away on June 11, 2020. He was born in Hartford on January 21, 1934 tothe late John and Edwina (Wilson) Christensen. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army in1951 and proudly served his country as a medic and a lieutenant during the Korean War. Incivilian life, he continued his oath to protect as a Hartford and Newingtonfirefighter, an officer for the Newington Police Department and a securityofficer for the State of CT Supreme Court and library. He was involved in manycommunity organizations and was a member of the Masonic Sequin LevelLodge No. 140 and Order of the Eastern Star, Sphinx Shriners Motor Patrol andthe Blue Knights Police Motorcycle Club. In his leisure time, Bob spent mostmornings at the Glastonbury boat launch taking in the views after havingbreakfast at McDonald’s with his friends. He enjoyed watching the birds,fishing and playing cribbage with his brother, Eddie and going to Bradleyairport to watch the planes. He had a keen eye for photography and loveddriving for miles to get that perfect scenic shot. He was a special father,grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missedby all who knew is survived by his daughters: Sue Roman and husband Gary, Tina Therian andhusband Tim, Sr.; wife Kathleen Christensen, stepdaughter Lise Jordan andhusband Michael; his former wife, Barbara Fillion; his grandchildren: TimothyTherian Jr. and wife Jennifer, Rob Roman, Ashley Therian; stepgrandchildrenJaclyn Ledezma(Hughson) and Ryan Hughson; his great-grandson Axel Therian,stepgreat-grandchildren Naelyn Hughson and Caleb Ledezma; his cousin,Annette Robinson; his very special friend, Elaine Michaud and many nieces andnephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughters:Chris Ann Christensen and stepdaughter Terri Pellegrino; his brothers and theirwives: John(Eddie) and Lois, Donald and Rosalie and Richard and AnnetteChristensen.
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