Robert J. Worrell Jr.

Robert John Worrell, Jr., 87, of Bethany, CT passed away peacefully at home with his family on June 30, 2023. He was born in Derby, CT, on July 5, 1935, adored only child of Mary Carroll Worrell and Robert John Worrell, Sr. Bob was a graduate of St. Mary Grammar School, Derby and Fairfield College Preparatory School Class of 1953. He attended Bridgeport University, Villanova University, and received his Mechanical Engineering degree Cum Laude from the University of New Haven where he was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Fraternity Honor Society. He began his career at Sikorsky Aircraft as a junior engineer in 1957 and retired forty-two years later as Engineering Chief of the Material Review Board. Bob was awarded two patents. Although he was involved in many aspects of helicopter design and production, his career favorite was the CH-53E Super Stallion. In his retirement Bob took up golf and discovered a passion that he would enjoy for the rest of his life. His proudest achievement was to score not one but two holes in one on the same hole at his home course. Bob always loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed working in his yard, riding his tractor and plowing snow. He was an animal lover, both wild and domestic, and enjoyed feeding the many creatures that passed through his property. He spent many hours entertained by the antics of his grand-dog, Nala, and grand-cat, Chloe. Being an engineer, he always had a project going and was known by family and friends as someone who could fix anything. Bob maintained his quick, dry wit his entire life. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris German Worrell. He is cherished by his children, Robert John Worrell, III, of Branford, CT and Amy Worrell (Joel Mrosek), of Columbia, CT, and one grandchild, Steffanie Moccia-Worrell (Rafael Salmeron) of Northford, CT. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews, Maureen Brady Moran, Ellen Brady Witek, John F. Brady, III, James J. Brady, Thomas G. Brady and George J. Brady. The family would like to thank the special caregivers at Hamden Health and Rehabilitation, Opal Stork Home Care, and CT Hospice of Branford for the loving care he received. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 212 Elizabeth St. Derby. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Burial will be in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 5 - 7 p.m. in Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden. Memorial contributions to the Office of Radio & Television 15 Peach Orchard Rd. Prospect, Ct. 06712-1052 or CT. Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT. 06405. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com

Robert J. Worrell Jr.

July 5, 1935 - June 30, 2023