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Robert C. Cressman, Sr.

June 27, 1926 — January 12, 2021

Robert C. Cressman, Sr.

Robert C. Cressman, Sr., 94, a longtime resident of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Caroline M Cressman. Born in Pottsville PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Charlotte Cressman.

Bob was a Navy veteran serving on the USS Belle Grove. A graduate of Lehigh University with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Bob had a lengthy and successful career with General Electric and was a long time member of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Upon retirement, he became an expert witness for his expertise in electrical engineering, the “go to guy” for the family and “bubba” to Caroline’s real estate endeavors.

He enjoyed fishing, golf and fixing anything you put in front of him, being it mechanical or electrical even if he took it part 10 times to get it right. But above all he was a loving and understanding father and grandfather to his family and children always willing to help out and give sound advice at a moments notice.

He is survived by his children, Robert C. Cressman, Jr. and his wife Angela, Kathleen A. Blier and her husband Gary, Donald E. Cressman and his wife Mary Jane and John B. Cressman and his wife Suzanne; 9 grandchildren, Robert III, Spencer, Connor, Jessica , Lauren, Nathaniel, Rebecca, Jacqueline, Alexander, and 2 great grandsons, Kellan and Sawyer. He was the brother of Mary, Paul, and predeceased by Richard and Charles Cressman.

He will be greatly missed and always remembered as the loving “Pop”.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 15 th at 11:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Church 65 Third St., East Greenwich.  Burial will be private.

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, January 15, 2021

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