Robert A. Peckrul

Robert Alan (“Bob” or “Louie”) Peckrul, 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 21, 2026 at home surrounded by his family, in Plainville, CT. He was born on November 10, 1938, to William and Edith Peckrul and grew up in the Plainville community.

Robert graduated from Plainville High School and earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Hartford. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve and spent many years working as a teacher and librarian in the Plainville School System. He also served the Town of Plainville as a supernumerary police officer. He was a member of the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church in Plainville and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Bristol. A longtime member of the Southington Sportsman Club, Robert was also well known through his involvement with Nutmeg TV and his enthusiastic support of Plainville and Berlin sports teams. In recognition of his volunteer contributions, he was honored by the Berlin Sports Hall of Fame. Outside of his community involvement, Robert was a devoted fan of Alabama sports, an avid reader, and a lover of movies and country music.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Juliann Peckrul, two children – Sandra (Peckrul) Butler and husband Dan, and William Peckrul and wife Kristin. He is also survived by seven beloved grandchildren – Matthew, Michael and Kathryn Butler, and Carissa, Jake, Will and Robert Peckrul. He was preceded in death by his father, William Peckrul, mother, Edith Peckrul, and brother, Richard Peckrul.

Please join the family for a celebration of his life on Monday, November 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Portofino’s Restaurant at 246 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT.

Donations in his memory may be made to an organization he held dear, Child Fund International, P.O. Box 1911, Merrifield, VA 22116-1911.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to their friends and family, especially the Home Hospice team, for their compassionate care and support.