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| He is Gone You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared, You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. |
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Robert F. Klos, 72, of New Britain, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Born on September 13, 1937, he was one of two sons of the late William and Mary (Marut) Klos. Bob was raised in New Britain, and was a graduate of New Britain High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and upon his discharge, spent most of his working years in the produce department of various grocery stores, most recently, Big Y, from where he retired. A man of strong faith, he was a longtime communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church, where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and taught religious education at the parish school for several years. He was a member of the Holy Family Monastery and their Retreat League, the Knights of Columbus, St. Jean Baptiste Society and the Eighth Ward Political Club. While he enjoyed a good game of cribbage, being a grandfather and spending time with his family brought him the greatest amount of joy. He leaves his sons, Andrew and his wife, Mandy, of Arizona, and Anthony of New York; his 3 grandsons, Jonathan, Patrick, and Daniel; his loving aunt, Barbara, Rival of Kensington; his uncle, John Marut and his wife, Barbara of Middletown; sister-in-law, Marcia Klos; and many nieces and nephews, including Philip, Kimberly, and Mary Beth. He was predeceased by his daughter, Deborah Ann Klos and his brother, Donald. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, meeting directly at Our Lady of Mercy Church at 9 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Monday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. Bob may be remembered with contributions to the Holy Family Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107 or to Our Lady of Mercy Church, 19 S. Canal St, Plainville, CT 06062. |
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| A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Tuesday, meeting directly at Our Lady of Mercy Church at 9 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Monday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. |
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| Bob may be remembered with contributions to the
Holy Family Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107 or to Our Lady of Mercy Church, 19 S. Canal St, Plainville, CT 06062. |
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