Robert H. Corr III Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert H. Corr III, 74, of New Britain, husband of Maureen (Burns) Corr, passed away Wednesday (December 8, 2021) at his home. A native and lifelong New Britain resident, son of the late Robert Corr, Jr. and Jean Talbot Corr, he was a 1965 graduate of Pulaski High School in New Britain. Robert served with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. While in the Philippines on August 2nd 1968 he received the Presidential Citation Award for exceptional services rendered at the scene of the Ruby tower disaster scene following and earthquake. This award was given to him by the president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos. He was also awarded the Air Force Commendation medal for this same disaster. He was employed in the Data Center at Aetna in Hartford for 28 years, retiring in 1997. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post in New Britain and the Spartan Veterans in Kensington. Besides his wife Maureen, he leaves two sons, Robert H. Corr IV of New Britain; and Matthew P Corr and his wife Agnes of Southington; a sister, Maura Corr of Wells, Maine; four grandchildren, Robert H Corr V, Madison, Riley and Owen Corr; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Christopher Corr and a sister, Suzanne Corr-LaPlante. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1755 Stanley Street, New Britain. Please go DIRECTLY to the church. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Veterans Administration Medical Center, 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Robert H. Corr III

February 8, 1947 - December 8, 2021

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