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Obituary: Robert W. Linley of East Haven, formerly of Branford

A Navy veteran who serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis, he worked at SNET, was a VFW member and enjoyed photography and drone videos.

Robert W. Linley of East Haven, formerly of Branford, died Monday January 4, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Bob was born in New Haven July 29, 1942. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during the Cuban missile crisis. He worked for many years as a mechanic for SNET before retiring. He was a member of the VFW and he enjoyed taking pictures and drone videos around Branford.

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A Navy veteran who serving during the Cuban missile crisis, he worked as an SNET mechanic, was a VFW member and enjoyed taking pictures and drone videos in Branford.

Bob is survived by his children, Michelle (Ray) Weaving of Branford, Patty Linley of East Haven, Donald Linley of East Haven, Diane Linley of Maine, Robin (Adam) Querker of Milford and Nancy (Eric) Watman of Milford; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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