Obituary of Robert Wilcox

WILCOX, Robert A. Robert A. Wilcox, 58, of Marlborough, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 after a 1½ year battle with cancer. He leaves his beloved and devoted wife of 29 years, Sandra (Giamalis) Wilcox and his sons Justin Wilcox and Brian Wilcox. Robert was born on November 5, 1952 to the late Philip DeHaven and Frances (Cipriani) Wilcox. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Robert was raised in New Jersey and Norwich, Connecticut and graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 1970. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Bridgeport in 1974 and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1991. He was employed for 35 years by the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services in various capacities. He was Assistant Tax Division Chief of the Collections and Enforcement Division and subsequently became the Acting Director of Information Services. Most recently, his position involved working in the Internal Audit Division performing data mining and financial analysis. A long-time resident of Marlborough, Robert was also a member of the Town of Marlborough Nature Trails and Sidewalks Commission from its inception in January, 2006 until March 2011, including serving as Vice Chairman. To his many friends and colleagues, he was known as Bob. Anyone who knew Bob knew that he was extremely intelligent and had a wry sense of humor. He enjoyed music, playing the guitar and going to concerts. He also enjoyed watching baseball and going to Yankee Stadium. He also enjoyed watching the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Team, watching movies with his family and reading. Bob and Sandi took many trips to Disney when their children were younger and also enjoyed vacationing in Maine every summer. Along with his loving wife and sons, he leaves his brother Philip David Wilcox and his wife Joan Wilcox of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts; his brother-in-law Stephen Giamalis and his wife Chris Giamalis of Glastonbury, Connecticut; his brother-in-law John Giamalis and his wife Kelly Giamalis of Farmington, Connecticut; and his nephews Philip Daniel Wilcox, Steve Fogg, Matthew Giamalis, Greg Giamalis, Nicholas Giamalis, Michael Giamalis and Stevie Giamalis. Funeral service will Thursday (May 26, 2011) at 10:00 a.m. in the Mulryan Funeral Home 725 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday (May 25, 2011) from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Robert A. Wilcox to the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org) or to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital (www.harthosp.org/Giving/TributeGifts/default.aspx), specifying that the donation is to be used for brain cancer research. For on line tributes please go to www.mulryanfh.com