Robert Czaplinski, age 49, of Arizona, formerly of Stratford, passed away on May 23, 2017 in Arizona. Rob was born on November 26, 1967 in Bridgeport, beloved son of the late John and Sophie (Bogdanowicz) Czaplinski and has been a life long Stratford resident. He was a 1985 graduate of Bunnell High School and earned a BS form Sacred Heart University. Survivors include his brothers, John Czaplinski of Cheshire and Richard Czaplinski of Meriden, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rob was pre-deceased by his sister, Alice Koronkiewicz. Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, October 21 ^st at 11 a.m. in St. John's Cemetery 500 Moose Hill Road Monroe. The Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.