Robert H. Kornelak, 64, of West Hartford, Connecticut passed away at his home on February 4, 2022. He was the beloved son of Stanley and Helen Kornelak. Robert grew up in Torrington, graduating from Torrington High School in 1975, and from Torrington Beauty Academy in 1977. After graduation, he set up hair salons around the state ending up with a salon in West Hartford Center where he served customers for over 40 years. His customers were devoted to him and stayed with him for 20, 30 and 40 plus years. Robert's clientele were not only customers, but friends and family to him, and he to them. In West Harford, he would also meet his wife, Susan Norris, who shared a wonderful life together with Robert for over 34 years. Robert will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and customers. Robert would go out of his way to help people and animals in any way he could. He had a gentle soul, a huge heart, a kind spirit and was generous beyond compare. Robert was an avid skier, teaching skiing as a young adult and looking forward to every winter when he could get out on the mountain. He loved any kind of water sport, but mostly sailing. He excelled on his high school swim team. Robert is survived by his loving wife Susan Norris, sister-in-law and brother- in- law, Sara and Richard Markham of West Hartford, sister- in -law, Sally Cabanski of Arlington, Texas, nieces Katherine Markham (David Feldman) and Emily Markham (Daniel Bertrand), nieces Vanessa and Alisa Cabanski, and two great nephews. Robert is predeceased by his mother and father. A special thank you to the staff at Hartford Healthcare at Home Hospice Care. Their professionalism, knowledge, care, and support meant so much. Memorial donations may be made to an animal charity of your choice, and please do something kind for another person and think of Robert.

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