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Robert Desiderio

April 21, 1943 — December 26, 2022

Member of the Navy SEA BEES

WATERBURY- Robert Desiderio, age 79 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Olivia (DellaCamera) Desiderio.

Robert was born April 21, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Frank and Felicia (Cocchiola) Desiderio. Robert proudly served his country in the US Navy as a member of the Seabees and used that training and experience as the owner-operator of Desi Construction for many years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time at the gym. Robert was a drummer and founding member of the Mastertones, a well-known and prominent local Waterbury band that he enjoyed performing with for many years.

Left to honor his memory and cherish his legacy along with Olivia, his loving wife of 58 years, are his sons; Robert Desiderio and his wife, Joanna, and David Desiderio and his wife, Debbi, of Wolcott. He also leaves his brother, Fran Desiderio, as well as four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, George Desiderio and sister, Theresa Baker.

Funeral services for Mr. Desiderio are currently pending and will be announced at a later date. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care is honored to be caring for Robert and his family during this difficult time. Loving-kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence and share a memory or words of comfort with the family and friends of someone that was important to you. Please do that on the funeral home tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com .
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