Robert Michael Damiani, 76, of Hamden entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 13, 2018 after a long illness.  Robert was born in New Haven on June 12th, 1942 and was the son of the late B. Fred and Julia Adinolfi Damiani.  Father of Cara Gould, Jana (Robert) Ugolik, Roberta (Kevin) Pascarelli and Andrew (Sandra) Damiani.  Grandfather of Robert, Rachel and Christian Ugolik, Terrence, Margaret and Kathleen Gould and Dominic Pascarelli.  Also survived by his former wife Susan Binkoski Damiani and his brother Frederick, as well as nieces and nephews.   Predeceased by a son, Christopher and a brother, Richard.  Robert was a graduate of Cheshire Academy. He worked for the US Postal Service and retired from the New Haven Fire Department after 30 years of service.  He was the recipient of multiple Meritorious Awards and Commendations.  Robert was an enthusiastic fan of all sports and collector of antiques and rare bottles.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday morning, July 17th at 10:00 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamden.