Roger "Rob" Bruttomesso, Jr., 54, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Simsbury, CT. He was born in Torrington, CT on January 16, 1964. Rob spent most of his youth in Simsbury and enjoyed playing hockey and later in life took up golf, which he loved. He had a successful tile business in Florida for many years before moving back to Connecticut. During his time in Florida, he was awarded a U.S. Patent for the tile industry.
He is survived by his parents, Barbara and Roger Bruttomesso of Naples, FL, his sister, Paula of Canton and his brother Tracey and his partner Christine Messenger of Bloomfield. He also leaves uncles, aunts and many cousins and friends, along with the last of his beloved Rottweilers, Emma. Rob’s winning personality and character won him many wonderful friends throughout life.
The family will receive friends at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton on Wednesday, January 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 17th at St. Mary’s Church, 942 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Muddy Moose Rescue Mutts, P.O. Box 55, Pine Meadow, CT 06061 or via their paypal account [email protected] or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit Rob’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.