Robert "Bob" Mihaley age 81, of Stratford passed away on Sunday July 31, 2005 in Connecticut Hospice Branford. Bob was born in Bridgeport to the late Matthew and Elizabeth Mihaley and has been a life long area resident. Following graduation from Warren Harding High School he enlisted during World War II in the Army Air Corp and served as a corporal doing aerial photography. He graduated from the University of Denver with a B.S.B.A. in finance and banking. He was recalled during the Korean Conflict as a finance officer with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in 1984, finishing his 32 years in finance and negotiating government contracts. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Oronoque Golf and Country Club as well as a member of V.F.W.9460. Bob also sponsored two children through Children International. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Ruth Ann Foffa Mihaley and his son Mark. Survivors include his wife Helen Hunt Mihaley, a son Rob and a grandson Mark. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday August 3rd at 11 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service