Robert E. Lee

January 31, 1930 - March 29, 2016

Robert E. Lee, 86, a lifelong West Haven resident died Tuesday, March 29,2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan Farrell Lee , a son Joseph Lee and his wife Tricia and a grandson Ryan Lee, all of Wallingford. He was predeceased by a brother Frank "Tracey" Lee. He was born Jan. 31,1930 in West Haven a son of the late Frank and Cecelia Carr Lee, was a graduate of West Haven High School, class of 1947 and served with the US Army during the Korean War. Robert was employed as a salesman for many years and then was a Sheriff for the State of CT until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of Elks Lodge # 1537 in West Haven, was an avid NY Giants football and San Francisco Giants baseball teams and was a lover of all animals. Funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11:00 in Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will be private. Friends may call Friday morning prior to the service from 10:00. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the CT. Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111. www.siskbrothers.com