Robert Sheridan Mooney

Robert Sheridan Mooney, 98, of Colchester, widower of the late Mildred (Sperone) Mooney, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2019) at Middlesex Hospital.  Born Dec. 9, 1920 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Cahill) Mooney.  Mr. Mooney served proudly with the Army Air Corps 513th Airborne Signal Company during World War II.  Before retiring to Colchester from New Jersey in 1990, Bob had worked as a realtor for many years.  Bob loved having thoughtful conversations with many.  He showed his creative side through his beautiful original paintings.  He leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Mary Ellen Mooney of Marlborough (with whom he most recently made his home); three grandchildren, Andrew Mooney, Rebecca Solsky (and her husband, Jon) and Caroline Mooney; and many friends and acquaintances.  The family will receive guests starting at 10 AM Saturday (Jan. 5th) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, before an 11 AM Chapel Service.  Burial with military honors will follow in the New St. Andrew Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice & Palliative Care, 28 Crescent St., Middletown 06457.

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