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NORWALK, Conn. - Robert A. Corbo, a lifetime resident of Norwalk died April 29. He was 87.
Corbo was born June 23, 1926, he was the son of Grace Mezzo Anderson and stepson of Arvid J. Anderson. He graduated from the Norwalk High, class of 1944, and was a World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He served from 1945 to 1946 and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. He then graduated from the University of Connecticut, earning a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and a 6th Year Certificate in Business Education. He taught for four years in Colchester at Bacon Academy, six years at Middlesex Junior High in Darien, and 23 years in Greenwich as a teacher and as an administrator. He retired from the Greenwich System in 1985.
He ended his educational career teaching at the Butler Business School for 13 years. He then served as the first taxing district commissioner for 18 years. He was honored by the Norwalk Old Timers Sports Committee, serving as president and other administrative positions. His lifetime contribution to local sports included 25 years with the Calvin Murphy Basketball League. He also served as player agent for the Norwalk Senior Babe Ruth League.
Corbo is survived by his wife, Marie; sons, Randy (Maria) of Terryville, Reed of Norwalk, Rich (Alison) of Stamford, and Robert (Maria) of Bridgeport; sister, Gloria Corbo Stone of Vista, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and step children, Shanice and Clemente. He was predeceased by his parents; and brothers, Leroy and Thomas Corbo.
Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Ave., Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in St. Philip Church, 1 Fr. Conlon Place, Norwalk. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave., Norwalk.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The American Cancer Society at: http://www.cancer.org
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