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Robert E. Mallozzi, President Of Bob's Sports In Stamford

DARIEN, Conn. -- Robert E. Mallozzi, a lifelong resident of Darien and former president of Bob's Sports Inc., died on Saturday, April 11.

Robert E. Mallozzi of Darien died April 11.

Robert E. Mallozzi of Darien died April 11.

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The son of Robert E. and Caroline Chianelli Mallozzi, he was predeceased by his only sibling, Edward Ralph Mallozzi in 2012, and was married to his wife Phyllis Andrea Mallozzi for 54 years. His son, Robert E. Mallozzi III, is the first selectman in New Canaan. 

Mallozzi graduated from Darien High School and the University of Vermont. He joined the U.S. Armed Forces for two years before joining the family business and becoming president of Bob's Sports, Inc., a sporting goods and clothing businesses established in 1937 in Stamford and New Canaan. During his tenure, the store garnered many national retail awards including "Ski Shop of the East" and "Sporting Goods Dealer Regional Retailer of the Year."

An active member of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, Mallozzi helped organize the town's first Sidewalk Sales in the 1970s and later became founder and director of the New Canaan Bank & Trust. Until recently he served as managing partner of Caroline Realty, a family-owned commercial real estate company.

Mallozzi was known for his warmth, jovial nature, leadership and generosity. Many in Darien, Stamford and New Canaan have fond memories of working for and being mentored by him at Bob's Sports. He was also known for his musical abilities and as an avid sportsman who enjoyed playing golf and travelling with his wife, Phyllis.

He was a longtime member of the Country Club of Darien and the Gainey Ranch Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., where he and his wife wintered. He was a former member at the Shorehaven Country Club, a board member of the Connecticut Junior/Senior Golf Association, and an accomplished trap shooter who belonged to the wood Way Gun Club.

For the past four years, he was a proud volunteer at the Tully Center in Stamford, where he could be found at the front desk greeting patients. But of all his passions and talents, nothing made him happier than spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family and friends. He will be remembered for his humble demeanor, sense of humor and zest for life.

In addition to his wife, the former Phyllis Andrea of Greenwich, and son Robert E. Mallozzi III of New Canaan (Elizabeth), he is survived by daughter Andrea Mallozzi of Darien; grandson Robert E. Mallozzi IV; and granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Dana Mallozzi of New Canaan, and many nieces, nephews and their children.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, April 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at St. John's Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien. There will be a private family interment at Spring Grove Cemetery.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Philip Negus, Dr. Louise Resor, Dr. Michael Barr, and Dr. William Pintauro for all the care they provided.

Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Vermont Foundation, UVM Fund, 411 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401 or the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492.  

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