Robert D. Harlfinger

PALMETTO, Ga. Robert D. Harlfinger, 45, died at the Lahey Clinic, in Burlington, Mass., Tuesday, Oct. 21, after a lengthy illness. He was a son of Charles E. Harlfinger of Easton, Mass., and Linda A. (McKelligan) Harlfinger of Florida. Mr. Harlfinger is also survived by his sons, Matthew Harlfin-ger, Andrew Harlfinger and Robert Harlfinger Jr., all of Brooks. He was the brother of Linda A. Vogel and her husband Joe and Heidi L. Harlfinger, all of Easton. He was the stepson of Anita Harlfinger; and the stepbrother of Gary Hermanson of Boston and Dana Hermanson of Lynn, Mass. He was the uncle of Samantha and Zachary Vogel and Skyla Harlfinger. Born in Boston, he grew up in East Bridgewater, Mass., and was a graduate of East Bridgewater schools. He resided in Brooks for 15 years, before moving to Palmetto a year ago. Mr. Harlfinger was a food processing machinery salesman at T.W. Kutter in Avon, Mass., for 10 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and golfing. Funeral service will be held from the Unity Church of North Easton, 9 Main St., North Easton, Monday, at 9 a.m. Visiting hours will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton, Mass., Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Burial will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton, Mass. Donations in Roberts name may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. Farley Funeral Home 781-344-2676