Robert Laffin

Robert Laffin obituary

Robert Laffin

Robert Laffin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Molloy Funeral Home - West Hartford from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" Laffin passed away at 85 years old on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Born in Hartford on November 14, 1939, Bob attended St. Patrick's School, Hartford High School, and the University of Connecticut, where he met his wife, Hilda, and received both bachelor's and master's degrees. Bob served in the Army, worked as a banker at Connecticut Bank and Trust where he helped build Founders Plaza, owned and operated National Auto Radiator, became a personal trainer, and was a substitute teacher in Hartford. He was an enthusiastic learner and loved adventures with his family – sailing, horseback riding, traveling, and learning Spanish and Gaelic. Bob enjoyed drinking coffee with friends and family, read two papers each day, and was always reading multiple books at the same time. The youngest sibling in his family, Bob was predeceased by his brothers and sister, and is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hilda, daughter Stephanie, goddaughter and niece Joan, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews, as well as beloved friends and neighbors. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, kindness, and generosity of spirit. In honor of Bob, donations can be made in his name to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry.

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