Robert A. “Bob” Riith, OFS, 83, husband of the late Patricia E. Riith of Darien, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, peacefully at home.
Born November 2, 1937, to Engelbert J. and Frances M. Riith, Bob, raised in Greenwich, CT, was a longtime resident of Darien, CT. Mr. Riith attended Greenwich High School, and served in the Army Reserves. Bob was Sewer Superintendent for the Town of Darien for over 30-years. Bob was an enthusiastic volunteer, serving as a firefighter with the NHFD, Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 53, and involved in Darien youth athletics.
Bob was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Darien. He was a Third Order Franciscan, and a Member of the Holy Spirit Fraternity in Fairfield. Bob served in the Masons, Shriners, and Knights of Columbus organizations. Bob is survived by his daughter Frances, and sons Robert A. Jr., and Michael. Additionally, Bob is survived by his three sisters, Barbara Gleason, Kathleen Duffy, and Karen Landers. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, a great granddaughter, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this Tuesday at 10:30AM in St. Thomas More Church in Darien. Attendance is limited. Please e-mail: BobRiith37@gmail.com to attend in person. The Mass is available online at www.stmdarienct.org For more information visit www.collins-funeral.com
Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Arrangements are in the care of Collins Funeral Home, Norwalk, CT. Please visit www.collinsfh.com/obituaries for the full obituary and to leave condolences.