Silvio J. “Bob” Gordona 98, of Kensington, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. He was the husband of the late Victoria (Marieni) Gordona and was the son of the late Amilcare and Elvira (Rizzi) Gordona.

Silvio retired from Eastern Tool and Die Co. where he had worked as a tool maker. In his youth he was a violinist with the New Britain Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of Saint Paul Church, a member of the Saint Paul Drum Corps and was a timing judge with the Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association, he was a third degree Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by a loving daughter Louise of Wetheresfield; a sister-in-law Adele Marieni McKeon of Cromwell, several nieces and nephews, and Damien, a special great nephew.

Thanks go to the staff and friends at Apple Rehab who accepted him into their family. Their care giving, medical expertise and kindness are greatly appreciated,

Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Services will be on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 9:15 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Paul Church at 10:00 am.

Burial at Saint Mary’s Cemetery will follow.

To leave on line condolence please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com

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