Robert L. Jorgensen

Asheville - Robert L. Jorgensen, formerly of Meriden, CT, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 18, 2009. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Karen A. Jorgensen. Together they recently relocated to the Asheville, NC area. Born on January 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Johannes M. and Viola S. Jorgensen. He was a graduate of Quinnipiac University earning a BS in Accounting in 1965 and an MBA in 2004. During his many years as a resident of CT, Bob was a committed CPA and partner at Seward & Monde of North Haven. Upon relocating to NC, he continued practicing accounting, working most recently with his good friend, Bill Corbin, CPA. Bob was an active member of both the CT and NC Society of CPAs. Among his many contributions, he was Treasurer for the Meriden Rotary Club and the Child Guidance Clinic of Meriden as well as member the CT Hospital Association. Bob was a loving husband, wonderful Dad and Papa. Besides his wife of nearly 45 years, he will be greatly missed by his four children, his sister and extended families, including: his daughter, Pam Carey of Durham, CT, her husband Pat and their children Riley and Shannon; his daughter, Jenn of Middletown, CT; his son, Brian of New Windsor, MD, his wife Lisa and their sons Barret and Reece; his daughter Amanda of New Milford, CT and her boyfriend Ryan Hines. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Pat Crozier of South Boston, VA, her husband Phil and family and brother-in-law Bill Alsever of Hamden, CT, his wife Liz and children. Bob's family would like to extend deep gratitude to his many friends in CT and NC and the fellowship of Arden Presbyterian Church for their love and support throughout this difficult time. A memorial service honoring Bob's life will be held in CT on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 3:00pm at The First Congregational Church in Wallingford. An additional memorial service will be held in NC on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:30pm at Arden Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bob's name to the Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Rd., Arden NC 28704.