Obituary of Robert Ingerson

Robert D. "Robbie" Ingerson, Jr., 58, of Berlin died Monday at an are convalescent home. "Life truest happiness is found in friendships we make along the way." A great brother and son to Robert and Grace Ingerson and brother Kerry, or Kensington, CT. A normal boy who received E-coli Meningitis, from New Britain General Hospital. Hospitalized for 8 weeks left him deaf and epileptic for life. Thanks to two many doctors and nurses and care givers who gave him a great life. Dr. Dwight Bernstein and Dr. Barry Spass of New Britain Ct, and all in Walnut Hill Health Care Center, and Hospice too. Enrolled in American School for the Deaf of West Hartford, CT. From three years old to nineteen. Graduated in 1970. A member's son at Shuttle Meadow Country Club of New Britain, with his Dad and Mom being both avid golfers all their lives. In 1986 Rob was employed by Acme Monaco Corp. As a shipping Dept. worked till February 20th, 2009. With 23+ years perfect job attendance. Through snow, rain, ice, good weather, and bad he rode his bike A.M. and P.M. Thanks to the Berlin Bike Shop Guys - lights flashing, helmet glowing, his reflective coat shining he rode forth from 5A.M. or earlier down Corbin Ave. five days a week, on Saturdays too. His employer Mr. Michael Karabin, owner of Acme Monaco and Karabin Farms Southington, CT and scores of fellow employees, he will be missed. He loved his life and always had time to help anyone or talk to anyone he could. "In winter when he was 13 Rob use to pull me around on our sled for miles not caring for himself just loved me, his brother and always had time for me." October 14, 2006 American School for the Deaf awarded him an "Hall of Fame" award for 'Excellence" October 6th, 2000 the state of CT awarded Rob the "National Disability Employment Awareness Award" for "Employee of the Year" by Mayor Pawlak of New Britain, CT. My brother was the best brother anyone could ever have, his illness made him stronger than anyone else could ever be both in kindness and love. Rob never asked for anything from anyone just a kind ear to fill and a heart to listen to him. He stood tall above others but gladly sat down to listen to all. He will miss Saturday at the movies in Plainville and all friends and strangers he met everyday. A Memorial service for Robbie will be held Friday at 12:00 Noon at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American School for the Deaf 139 N. Main St. West Hartford CT 06107.