Waterbury - Mr. Robert E. Dixon, 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, at his home, from the effects of a long-term illness. Robert (Bob) was born June 10, 1946 in Coatesville, PA, son of the late Walter and Marie (Rossignol) Dixon. Raised in Waterbury, where much of his family lived, he was a graduate of St. Annes Grammar School and Crosby High School. He went on to Graham Junior College where he found his interest in television engineering. He also completed a B.A. Degree in Philosophy at Central Connecticut University. Bob worked as a freelance audio engineer for nearly twenty years, from 1979 - 1998. During this time, he designed and mixed the audio for shows like Hockey Night in Canada, the Montreal Expos with the CBC and HBO Boxing, and worked for a wide range of networks, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and TSN. In 1998, he became the manager of sound design for NBC Olympics. He retired from NBC after the 2012 London Games. His dedication to audio mixing and design was revolutionary in his field, and leaves a legacy of technical innovation that will live on. In 2014, Bob was elected into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, an extraordinary honor and a tribute to his career, which the Sports Video Group describes as having "changed the way the world hears sports on television." Bobs passion to deliver the best possible audio experience to the audience was matched only by his calm and gentle manner, which his co-workers appreciated and respected. His people skills won him devotion both within and beyond the workplace. Bob is survived by his wife of two years, Carolyn Cox. In addition, he is survived by his daughter, Bethany Dixon, of Ithaca, NY, and her mother, Laura Mazza-Dixon, of Granby, CT. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements: Calling hours will be held on Monday morning, November 28, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Woodtick Memorial 420 Woodtick Rd. in Wolcott. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 A.M. at St. Maria Goretti Church 1300 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to sportsbroadcastingfund.org.

Service Information Cemetery Calvary Cemetery 2324 East Main Street Waterbury, CT --> Visitation Monday November 28, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 420 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 --> Service Monday November 28, 2016 11:00 AM St Maria Goretti Church 1300 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 -->