860.443.3600

Obituaries

Obituaries » Robert Michael Appleby

Robert Michael Appleby

July 3, 1960 - November 7, 2021

Burial Date November 15, 2021

Obituary Viewed 806 times

Salem – Robert Michael Appleby, 61, of Salem entered eternal life Nov. 7, 2021, after a short battle with Non-Hodgins Lymphoma at L+M Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born July 3, 1960, in New London to Marie (DiRocco) Appleby of East Lyme and the late John Richard Appleby Sr.

He graduated from St. Mary Star of Sea Catholic School and later from New London High School, class of 1978. During his high school years, he excelled in varsity soccer, and was named in the High School All American 1977. He started his career at Electric Boat but was a carpenter by trade which led to Robert owning and operating Appleby’s Woodworking and Remodeling along with his son Joshua for many years. His talents were instrumental in designing and building some of the finest restaurants in the area along with many house remodels in New London County.

He served for several years on the Salem Parks and Recreation Committee, and Planning and Zoning Board. His love for soccer brought soccer to Salem in 2001 and was the President of the Salem Soccer Club for many years. He was a coach and a mentor, and he dedicated his time to several committees in the town of Salem that benefited the children in which he received Salem Unsung Hero for all the countless hours of volunteering in 2011. He was a most selfless person you could meet; nothing was ever too much for him. He was larger than life and the world is a little less bright without him.

Besides his mother, Robert is survived by, his loving companion of many years Judy (Secchiaroli) Appleby; his son, Joshua Appleby of New London; stepdaughter, Corey Gawronski of New Haven; three siblings, Sherry Appleby of Quaker Hill, John R. Appleby Jr. of West Haven and Susan Appleby Stewart of East Lyme; nephews, Jason and Jacob; and nieces, Kim and Katie.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Interment will be private. Robert was a heart transplant recipient from 1992. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice, or please consider becoming an organ donor so others can benefit from the gift of life as Robert did.



     

Our Building Is Handicap Accessible
Since 1950, Impellitteri-Malia funeral home of New London, CT has been providing funeral planning services to families in Southeastern, Connecticut (CT) including:
New London CT, Waterford CT, Groton CT, East Lyme CT, Niantic CT, Old Lyme CT and the surrounding local community.