Robert B. Lennehan

     Robert (Bob) Lennehan aka “UB” of Berlin passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the age of 85.

     Bob was born in Hartford, CT and later moved to New Britain attending New Britain High School class of 1955 moving to 43 Westview Terr. Berlin with his family in 1965. He worked as a design engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and after retiring was employed at the Webster Bank in Kensington for several years. He volunteered at New Britain General Hospital as well.

     Bob was an involved member of the Knights of Columbus council # 3675 in Kensington serving as Grand Knight. He was active in the local Special Olympics program & was a coach & manager of Berlin Little League. He was also a member of the Berlin Polish Political Club (BPPC) as well as the Italian Political Club . Bob was an avid runner & enjoyed participating in local races. He was a huge Red Sox fan visiting the “Green Monster” often throughout his life.

     Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years Beatrice (Hiltpold) Lennehan, son Douglas Lennehan of Kensington, daughter Sharon (Lennehan) Cacciola and her husband Gerry Cacciola of Cobleskill NY. He has 13 grandchildren: Kyle, Ariana, David, Michael, Alyssa, Kevin, Colleen, Brian, Meghan, Shanna, Caitlyn, Connor, Colin, niece Heather Kalin of Bristol & several more nieces & nephews. He was proceeded in death by his sons Gerald “Jerry” Lennehan and Robert Lennehan.

     Bob had a gregarious personality & enjoyed cooking & entertaining friends and family. As the life of the party, his presence will be missed by all of us.

     Calling hours are Friday from 11 AM -1 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porter’s, 111 Chamberlain Hwy, Kensington.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Special Olympics CT, 2666 State St. #1, Hamden, CT 06517 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org .  

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