Robert James Neubert

Robert (Bob) Neubert, of Hebron, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the age of 72.  He leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Marilyn (Martinchek) Neubert; two sons, Michael (and wife, Anna Marie) of Matthews, NC and Stephen of Hebron; brother, Harry, Jr. (and wife, Kathleen); sister, Linda; and numerous extended family and friends.  In addition to his parents, Harry and Josephine (Pallman) Neubert, he was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Lorenzetti.  Robert was born on June 13, 1944, in Hackensack, NJ.  He was a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as well as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Neubert had worked as an Aeronautical Engineer at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford for 30 years.  Following his retirement, he continued to work in the field at P&W with the Belcan Corporation.Bob passed away while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, golfing with friends at Blackledge Country Club in Hebron.  He was a member of the Blackledge Men’s Golf League and the East Hartford Golf Club League.  Bob was also an avid hiker and a classic car enthusiast - with a particular love of Packards, Studebakers and Jaguars - and was a member of numerous collectors clubs for all three.  Bob enjoyed researching his family’s genealogy and sharing the treasures of his family tree with his loved ones.  A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be observed at 1 pm, Sunday, October 23rd, at the Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St. (Rte. 85), Hebron.  There are no calling hours and burial will be private.  In his sudden passing, Bob was able to give the gift of life through organ donation.  The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to AmeriCares Foundation, 88 Hamilton Ave, Stamford, CT 06906 (www.americares.org) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.