Robert Lee Pendergrast Obituary (1928

Robert L. Pendergrast departed this life on November 20, 2006 at Northridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the husband of Doris Repas Pendergrast and the father of Barbara Pendergrast. Robert Lee was born in Santee, South Carolina on July 11, 1928 to the late Robbie Pendergrast and the late Victoria Hilliard Pendergrast. He was educated in the Santee Public school System and graduated from high school there. Robert moved to Norwalk, Connecticut in 1959 and remained a life-long resident until his death. He worked as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the Norwalk Police Department for a while and being an Entrepreneur moved on to owning his own fuel service business, "Bob's Fuel Oil", in addition, an auto body business. Robert lived a simple life and enjoyed the work of his hands. He especially enjoyed preserving his antique cars. Robert was a very committed father and grandfather to his daughter and grandson. Robert leaves to cherish fond and loving memories his wife, Doris Pendergrast, a deeply devoted daughter, Barbara Pendergrast; loving grandson Deval Pendergrast; two sisters, Margaret Williams (Fernel) of Vance, South Carolina and Wilma Brevard, of Bridgeport, Connecticut; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. One sister, two brothers and his grandson, Ernest Robert Shiggs preceded him in death. Funeral Services were Tuesday, November 28, 2006 @ 11:00 AM at Grace Baptist Church; 17 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 with the Reverend Lindsay E. Curtis, Pastor, officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk. **Please feel free to sign the guestbook for the Pendergrast Family***