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Robert John Biscoe, 80, of Newtown, died February 18, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 14, 1931, in Astoria, N.Y., a son of Helen and John Biscoe.

He graduated from Stamford High School in 1949, where he met his sweetheart wife, Joyce Eleanor Sikora. They were married January 26, 1952. He then served in the United States Army from 1952 through 1954 as a great cook.

The Biscoes first lived in Stamford, then in Louisville, Ky., while Mr Biscoe was in the Army. After he was discharged, they relocated to Danbury, where they started their family. They had three children, Robert Edward, Bruce Stephen, and Barbara Ann, who were their pride and joy. The Biscoes relocated to Newtown in 1970, where they raised their children.

During the first half of his working career, he was employed by E. Paul Kovacs of Danbury. He was a well-respected heavy equipment operator and was a member of Local 478 Operating Engineers. In 1979, Mr Biscoe and his son Bruce formed Biscoe Excavating LLC. For the next 28 years they built dozens of roads and did site work for hundreds of new homes in the Newtown area. He loved to move dirt and drive his green dump trucks and operate the excavating machines. His equipment was always immaculate.

 His other passion in life was restoring and collecting old antique cars. He would spend hours working on them in his beloved garage. It was unlikely to catch him not wearing one of his favorite hats, which his grandchildren gave him.

His three children gave him 12 beautiful and loving grandchildren. His son Rob resides in Cary, N.C., with his wife Charlotte (Titus) and their two children. His son Bruce resides in Newtown with his wife Linda (Tichey) and their four children. His daughter Barbara Tzepos resides in Middlebury with her husband George and their six children. Pop-Pops/Grandpa loved his grandchildren and adored each and every one of them. His sister, Shirley Forte of Watertown, and a nephew also survive Mr Biscoe.

The Biscoes celebrated their 60th Anniversary in January with their loving family. Mrs Biscoe was a devoted wife to her husband during his years of illness. Her constant care for him showed the devotion and love they shared for one another during their marriage and was admired by all who knew them.

The family would like to thank Dr Ken Pellegrino, Danbury Hospital staff, Dr Vincent Rella, and the staff of Praxair Cancer Center for their wonderful care during his final years.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated February 23. Interment was at the Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Bruce Biscoe to the ALS Association, Connecticut Chapter, 4 Oxford Road, Unit D4, Milford CT 06460.

The Newtown Bee       February 24, 2012