STERLING – Robert S. Berry Jr. died unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was 47 years old. Robert was born in Worcester on November 12, 1963, the son of Robert S. and Genevieve T. (Laukaitis) Berry and has lived in Sterling for the past 17 years.
He leaves his devoted wife of 22 years, Susan D. (Devlin) Berry; two loving sons, Timothy P. and Kyle W. Berry of Sterling; a sister, Robin S. Logan of West Boylston; a niece, Erica Logan and her infant daughter Aubrey C. Benoit of Worcester; two nephews, Keith and Matthew Logan of West Boylston; his mother-in-law, Pauline M. Devlin of Brookfield; sisters and brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Berry was a dedicated husband and father and spent his time and energy helping others. He loved being a little league coach in Sterling and sat on the George P. Gibbs Jr. Little League Board of Directors. Mr. Berry also coached basketball for the Sterling Recreation Department. For over 25 years he has worked as an electrician, 22 of those years working for Saint Gobain Co. in Worcester. Four years ago, Mr. Berry began teaching at Worcester Vocational High School as a robotics and automation teacher. He inspired countless students and helped them achieve their goals. Mr. Berry loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a member of the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club in Sterling and enjoyed many deep sea fishing trips with his two sons. He was a member of St. Richard of Chichester Church in Sterling.
Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 27th, at the Miles Funeral Home and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road (Rte. 12) Sterling. The funeral service for Mr. Berry will be held on Friday, October 28th, from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling, MA. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert S. Berry, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Clinton Savings Bank, P.O. Box 637, Sterling, MA 01564, an educational fund for the Berry Children.
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