Robert attended Greenfield High School, where he played right tackle for the Greenfield football team and was chosen for the All Western Mass team. Following graduation with the Class of 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country as a high speed radio operator during the Korean War attaining the rank of Corporal. After honorably completing his military service, Robert began a four-year apprenticeship in optician in Hanover, New Hampshire. In 1958 he met and married the love of his life, Antoinette (Toni) Gorczakoski. Upon receiving his certification, Robert and Toni founded Sicard Opticians in Springfield, Vermont, where he worked tirelessly to support his growing family. He had countless loyal and happy clients who over the years sought out his expertise and excellent customer service. In 1989, Robert was honored for his quarter-century of service as a dispensing Guild Optician by the National Academy of Opticianary. For his more challenging patients he fitted artificial eyes, hearing aids and cosmetic devices until his retirement in 1999. He also loved woodworking and carpentry, both skills learned from his admired uncle, Richard W. Campbell. Robert was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing, hunting, fly tying, snowmobiling at the “Dog House” in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, and spending time with his beloved wife, Antointette and sharing his love of the outdoors with his children and grandchildren.
He leaves his wife Toni of 58 full and beautiful years; his cherished daughters, Victoria Sicard Forte and husband Andrew and their two childrenm Danielle Forte and Christopher Sicard Forte of Mansfield, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Sicard Foy, husband Stephen and their three children, Caroline, Douglas and Robert Foy of New London, and Mary Sicard of Claremont. Sisters Sandra Sicard Herzig and Pamela Sicard Grimshaw survive him as does close cousin Richard H. Campbell and wife Jeanne and many nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Esther and Raymond Sicard.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal St., Greenfield, Massachusetts. A liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Holy Trinity Church, 133 Main St., Greenfield, Massachusetts. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Sympathy messages available at www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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