Dr. Robert M. Fedorchek, died at the age of 84 on November 27, 2023, with Theresa, his loving wife of 40 years at his side. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth, and is survived by sons Andrew (Christine) and Daniel, daughter Rebecca Le (Khang), six grandchildren (Paige, Gavin, Spencer, Zachary, Charlie, Zoey), sister Louise Foster, and several nieces & nephews. Bob was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He received a PhD in Spanish from the University of Connecticut and was a life-long learner, spending time in Spain & Portugal. He taught for 39 years at Fairfield University and served as Chair of the Department of Modern Languages & Literature for 11 years. Bob published five novels, one novella, one book of stories for children and 27 translations of Spanish and Portuguese literature. Bob was an avid reader, wood burner, woodworker and enjoyed eating at Portuguese restaurants with his wife. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00a.m., meeting directly in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. All are welcome to join the family in celebrating Bob's life. Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to Yale New Haven Health at www.givetoynhh.org. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

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