Robert G. Viets, 78, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 31, 2018 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Lori Leonidoff Angelo Viets for 15 years. Robert was born in West Hartford on October 4, 1939 and was the son of the late William and Edith MacBrian Viets. He worked at the former AmeriBen as an insurance broker for many years. Robert was a former member of Bethany Lions Club. He enjoyed hiking, swimming and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Father of Christopher Viets and Kirsten (David) Spadafora. Step father of Dana (Zack) White and Christopher (Michelle) Angelo. Also survived by his nine loving grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday evening at 6:00. Family and friends may call from 4:00 pm until time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Bob. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he RIP
Deb
Electrified Discounters, Inc
Dear Lori and Family….My sincere condolences…Bob was a dear man who will be sorely missed. He loved nothing better than to tell us the news of all of the kids and grandkids when we would see him. He was a wonderful business associate, but more than that, he was a wonderful friend.
Linda and the gang at Crest
Dear Viets Family, We want to extend our deepest condolences to all of your family especially to Lori who stood by Bob for all these years. We are comforted that we knew Bob. He was a special man who care about his family. We want to wish the Viets Family long lasting memories of a wonderful person. We loved Bob.
John & Pam.
Lori and family, you so know we are heart broken to lose Bob as we both so loved him. But we so celebrate him and feel so blessed and enriched by his friendship. How much he loved each of you, including all the grand children. He was such a man of faith, integrity and insight. He taught us much about quiet courage, staying positive and never giving up. And Lori, you taught us even more of the same having cared for him with such love and dedication. God bless you all.
Lori & Family,
Bob was not just a co-worker to me he was a dear friend. He always had a kind word and much advise for me. He was an inspiration to me all these years. I am so sorry for you loss as I know he will be truly missed by all. I sure loved my BV! Rest in Peace.
Dear Lori and family,
So sorry for your Loss. Bob was a great man. He was so proud of his family and used to give us a chuckle with some of his stories. Rest in Peace, Bob.
Dear Viets Family,
So sorry for your loss, he was a great fun man, always had some great jokes and stories! You always felt good in his company, I can’t remember him ever complaining about anything ever, even in his illness. Makes me think I should complain less…
RIP uncle Bob.
Keith and Rhonda Dragon
Dear Lori and Family,
Bob and I have been friends and business associates for 30+ years. Over the years we spent many hours trying to understand the un-understandable insurance industry. He was a wonderful man, and friend, and I will miss him deeply.
I am so sorry for your families loss, Bob’s wit, intelligence and sense of humor can never be replaced.
RIP Bob
Not a day goes by without me thinking about my dear friend and colleague. I miss Bob dearly for his sage words and advice and the courage he had in meeting the many challenges he faced with his dreadful disease. Bob was a source of strength to me and I consider him much the same as an older brother would by facing his challenges head-on without dwelling on the negatives. Every one who knew Bob can garner strength and courage to face life’s obstacles with a sense of wit and wisdom and forever challenging the status quo.