Robert J. “Bob” Scolpino, 70, died peacefully at his Southbury home May 15. He was born July 18, 1944, in Bethel, to Margaret (Eastberg) and Joseph Scolpino. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Schweder) Scolpino, whom he married October 2, 1966.

Mr Scolpino graduated from Bethel High in 1963 and was a resident of Newtown for 40 years, where he raised his family.

He worked for many years in the car business before retiring.  

He loved spending time with family, landscaping his yard, and vacationing at the beach. Mr Scolpino was loved and will be deeply missed by his friends and family. 

In addition to his wife, his mother, Margaret of Bethel; his brother Jon Scolpino and wife Joan of Charlestown, R.I.; his sister Jill Scolpino of Bethel; his daughters, Laura Meister and husband Bill of Hampton, and Pamela Sumple and husband Steve of Southbury, and Susan Niles and husband Jason, of Hatfield, Mass.; and six grandchildren, Hannah, Madelyn, William, Cole, Devin, and Hailey, survive Mr Scolpino.

Calling hours are Monday, May 18, from 4 to 7 pm, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 19, at 11 am, in St Rose of Lima Church, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Bethel High School, 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel CT 06801.

To leave an online condolence, visit www.honanfh.com.