Robert Edward "Bob" Esposito, 86, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away at his home on August 23, 2023, while surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Hamden on November 14, 1936 to the late Pasquale and Beatrice Winkler Esposito, Sr.

For over 35 years, Bob owned and operated the Esposito Dairy Farm in Hamden. When not dedicating time to his cows, Bob was passionate about his beautiful flower beds and fruitful vegetable garden. After a long day in the yard, he often could be found enjoying the shade from the chestnut tree he planted as a child. Bob didn't have a mean bone in his body, to know him was to love him. Although never having children of his own, he had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews and their children who all loved him dearly.

Bob is survived by his brothers and their wives, Pasquale and Terry Esposito, Jr. and John and Barbara Esposito, all of Hamden; longtime companion, Vaughn Grant of Hamden; nieces and nephews, Mike Esposito of Cheshire, Beth and John Battick of Hamden, Patti and Frank Santacroce of North Haven, Bradford and Lisa Esposito of Wallingford; and great-nieces and nephews, John, Alyssa, Zoe, Michael, Ava, Kelli, and Sammi.

Bob's family would like to acknowledge and give a special thank you to his caretaker, Jennifer Stedford, for her constant help, and to the nurses of Vitas who took such great care of Bob during his final days.

Friends are invited to visit with his family on Monday, August 28 ^th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. A Funeral Service celebrating Bob's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by his burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Vitas Hospice at www.vitascommunityconnection.org .