Bentil, Robert Kojo

Robert Kojo Bentil was called to heaven on February 7, 2021. He was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa to Serah Afua Begyam and James Kobina Bentil. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bentil, and children: Benedicta, Monique, Lesley, Melissa, Stacy and Robert Jr. Robert began his life serving the Lord in a Catholic Community as a Mass server at St. Peter's Cathedral in Ghana, West Africa. He worked as a church secretary and served as an altar boy for Bishop Peter Sarpong. He migrated to the United States in 1974 and enrolled at Johnson & Wales University. In 1991, Mr. and Mrs. Bentil moved their family to East Hartford, CT, he coached basketball, and did community service work. For 20 years, Robert worked as a machinist for Stanadyne Automotive Corporation in Windsor, CT. In 1997, Robert's love for the lord led to the establishment of St. Mary's Ghanaian Catholic Ministry. Mayor Melody Currey of East Hartford congratulated Mr. Bentil for his contribution to the ministry. In 2010, Robert became a member of the Knights of Columbus. Robert enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren: Denzel, Chanel, Essence, Nigel, Niesiah, Nieron, Bria, Henry Jr., Holland, Nylah, and Olivia. He loved photography, collecting calendars, playing table tennis and taking late night trips to the post office. Robert Kojo Bentil will be missed but never forgotten. We look forward to the day when we will see him again. We Love you, God Bless.

Calling hours will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT 06108. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 9:00am at St. Isaac Jogues 1 Community St. East Hartford, CT 06108. Committal Service immediately following at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.NewkirkandWhitney. com

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