Robert Huff Jr

Robert Huff, Jr., 73, formerly of Lawrenceville, Georgia, earned his wings on October 7, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1951, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the cherished son of Clarice and Robert Huff, Sr., and the oldest of six children, a role he embraced with love and dedication throughout his life.

Robert was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut (class of 1969) and as a high school student enrolled in the afterschool space program through Southern New England Telephone Company and was hired as a full-time service technician. He devoted 45 years of service before retiring from now AT&T in May of 2012. His work ethic and commitment to excellence were a true testament to his character.

Robert met the love of his life, Linda Smalls, in Boston, Massachusetts. Their whirlwind romance culminated in a lunchtime wedding on February 17, 1972, at the courthouse in White Plains, New York, followed by a memorable honeymoon in Montreal, Canada. They eventually settled in West Haven, Connecticut, purchasing their first home in 1974, before moving to a house they built in Cheshire, Connecticut, in 1982.

A dedicated member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Robert's life was deeply rooted in his faith and community. He was also a volunteer firefighter in Cheshire, where he devoted countless hours to fire training and
safety measures.

Robert was lovingly known as "Poop" to his wife, "Bobby" to family, "Huff" to close friends, "The Governa" to his New York Crew, "Pierre" in the streets of Paris, and "Dad" to his children. His vibrant spirit, generosity, and love for family left an impact on everyone he knew.

Robert enjoyed traveling, cruising the world, going to jazz concerts, watching sports, soap operas, bartending, and spending time with family. He was a loyal New York Giants fan, and often spent time good naturedly ribbing his brothers and friends about their teams. As an avid card player, Bobby spent hours with his family not only playing but analyzing each hand, whether it was spades, gin rummy, or bid whist. He always played to win. He loved comedy, often reminiscing about the legendary routines of Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby. He was also a lover of food, from fresh lobster to pizza, he knew where to find the best meals for the best prices.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Linda Smalls Huff; his son, Robert Huff III; daughters, Deirdre Huff and Korey Hannans; and a loving host of siblings: Deborah Taylor (Billy Taylor), David Huff (Donna Huff), Kevin Huff (Doris Huff), Karryn Rivers, Pamela Huff, Robert Smalls (Ruby Smalls), and Tracy Corbin (Wendi Corbin), along with many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Robert's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and family. He will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends will forever share memories and honor his legacy.

If you wish to send flowers, please send them in a plant or vase arrangement only. For those that do not wish to send flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Dementia Society of America in Robert's memory --- https:/lwww.dementiasociety.org

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ATTENTION: As we continue to phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services amid the continuing COVID & other various health concerns, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Viewing/Visitation will be held on Saturday Oct. 26th, 2024 from 11:00AM-12:00PM, with Funeral Service starting 12:00NOON, & with limited seating. There is a MAXIMUM CAPACITY of 80 people at funeral home at any time, & FACEMASKS are REQUIRED at ALL times to enter & remain in attendance, at the family's behest. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen), and WALK-THRU to briefly greet the family. If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get here, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please still maintain/respect social distancing & please refrain from/limit touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably just elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if at our capacity at any time. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff/personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for kindly following directions & any laws and/or policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Robert Alan Huff, Jr. & family entrusted his care & the care of their loved one to us, and that he & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Huff Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/watch remotely/not able to sign in person.

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You MUST come to the funeral home wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the funeral home/social distance as much as possible at ALL times, or you will NOT be permitted inside nor to remain in attendance. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering our funeral home. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19/other respiratory disease; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/other respiratory disease; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into our funeral home. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book. Please follow & abide by the rules of our funeral home, and directions of the funeral home staff/personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions, our policies, & any laws, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of all. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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In LIEU of flowers, the family kindly requests instead that a contribution be made in his name/memory/honor to the Dementia Society of America (may be done on your own or simply through the donation tab/link here in website at the bottom of this page). You may also choose to plant a tree as a lasting tribute, and/or a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor as previously indicated above. If flowers are sent despite the family request, since the cemetery limits the flowers brought in, sending small plants or vases the family may keep or donate is preferable & may be delivered on either Friday Oct. 25th, 2024 by/before 6:00PM or Sat. Oct. 26th by/before 10:45AM to Lee's Funeral Home. The Family Thanks You!