Robert James Stratton, Jr., 86, of Hartford, CT passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023, after a long and challenging illness.  Bob graduated from Hartford High School and enlisted in the Army, and was stationed for two years in Heidelberg, Germany.  When he returned to the Hartford area, he worked for the Travelers Insurance Company while attending the University of Hartford where he received his bachelor's degree.   Upon his retirement from the Travelers, he worked for ten years at the Internal Revenue Service.   Bob loved to travel, spending time regularly in both Montreal and Hawaii, however nothing was more important to him than being with his family.

He leaves behind a loving sister, Jean (Stratton) Hill and the late Richard T. Hill.  Bob was a dedicated uncle to Danny and Monique Hill of Glastonbury, CT; Bryan and Kathy Hill of Mansfield, MA; Maureen Hill of Wethersfield, CT; Patty and John Callahan of Delaware, OH; Mary and Carl Francioli of Winchester, MA; and Elizabeth and Tom Policelli of West Hartford, CT; and a great uncle to 17 nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Marguerite Cowles Stratton and Robert James Stratton, Sr.

Calling hours will be from 9-10 am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford, CT.  Immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am.  Burial will be at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Patrick-St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church to support their mission work in the City of Hartford.  The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements. To share a memory of Bob, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com