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Robert FLAHERTY Obituary

FLAHERTY, Robert D. (Bobby) Jr. "Flash" 39, of Somerville, by accident, August 17, 2009. Beloved son of Joanne (Bishop) of Somerville and the late Robert D. Flaherty Sr. Loving brother of Michelle Flaherty of Wilmington. Cherished grandson of Eleanor Flaherty of Somerville. Dear nephew of Richard, David, James, Paul Flaherty, Suzanne Blauvelt, Michael and Leo Laterza and their families. Also survived by his adoring friend Staci McLaughlin-Gorgone of Somerville and forever missed by many loving extended family and friends. Calling hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE Sunday 3-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. A Funeral Home Service will be held Monday morning at 11 am followed by procession and interment at Calvary Cemetery, Winchester. For more info visit dohertyfuneralservice.com and Forevermissed.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2009.

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Stacy Boudreau

July 3, 2020

Forever in my heart! ❤❤❤

terry ferraro

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Valerie O'Kane

September 6, 2009

I am at a loss for words. I was out of the country when I heard the news... I was both saddened and shocked. Bobby always had a smile and a kind word whenever he saw me... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You will be missed Flash... more than you know.

Helen Coyne

August 25, 2009

Dear Joanne&Michelle,

Sorry for the loss of your son and brother, Bobby was a nice kid always smiling he will be missed by many.

Jeff Sonnenberg

August 24, 2009

Flash, you will be missed by all who knew you. You were a great kid and an awsome friend.

Jeff

Elaine Jop

August 24, 2009

I had the opportunity to meet Bobby at Beth and Rich Flarety's house. Such a nice looking man and so nice to talk to.

I know your heart's are breaking and my prayers are for your peace during this very sad time.

Elaine Jop (Beth's Friend) Tewksbury MA

Bill McDade

August 24, 2009

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing, MOTHER TERESA - Bob certainly knew that the shortest distance between two people is a smile. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Pat and Bill McDade

CHRIS CARROLL

August 23, 2009

Dear Joannne, my prayers are with you and Michelle. I remember all the time my family spent with your family. I will never forget Bobby he was a real nice person. love, Chris Carroll & family.

Denise Hannigan

August 23, 2009

My deepest condolences go ot to you and your family at this time. I no longer live in Somerville but when I was up for a recent visit, I saw Bobby and we had nothing but great laughs and that forever smile will be missed. For all those who knew him their will be a void. My deepest symathies and my heart is with you!

Kristina Etter

August 23, 2009

Dear Joanne and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to follow. Peace to all of you.

Your Friend,
Kristina Etter

Annmarie Spinetti

August 23, 2009

I never saw Bobby without a grin on his face. He had a smile that would light up anyone around him. He could make you laugh with just one look. He will be deeply missed by so many. My thoughts are with his family.

Cathy Wright

August 23, 2009

Dear Joanne& Michelle. I wish there was something I could do to change the way things are for you both right now.Just know I care and I'm always here for you.You're in my thoughts and in my heart.Thinking of you during this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Love Cathy Wright

August 22, 2009

Joanne & Michelle. We Will Pray For You Both.We both have walked in your shoes. One Day At A Time.Love Jimmy & Barbara

August 22, 2009

Bobby,
You will be forever missed, one of the greatest guys I have ever met. Your smiles could lift up any mood and your memory will continue to live on. i will truly miss you

xoxo Christine

Kathy and Janet Paglierani

August 21, 2009

Dear Joanne,Michelle,Michael and Leo,

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.I have yet to meet you Michelle.
I have heard many stories of you and your brother growing up with your Uncles Michael and Leo.It sounds like the four of you were a handful for Joanne.
Are love to all of you.

Kathy an Janet Paglierani

August 21, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lorraine Erb

August 21, 2009

We are praying for you love the Erb Family

Sally Bennett Scali

August 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kimberley (Casey ) Gauvin

August 21, 2009

Bobby was a great friend to anyone who know him .Our hearts are broken forever . He will always be with us and in our hearts.

Kim Bocchino

August 21, 2009

I feel a loss that I can't explain. Many of my fondest childhood memories include Bobby. A tragic loss for everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathy to his family.

August 21, 2009

Joanne,
I am so sorry to hear of your son Bobby passing. I pray that our heavenly Father may ease the anguish of your sorrow, and leave you only cherished memories of him. Please know I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Your Friend
Sheila Wakefield Costa

Mike Rajchel

August 21, 2009

To the Flaherty family,

Please accept my deepest condolences. Flash was a good soul with a great heart. I will miss his visits to Fort Myers and I know he will be missed by many.

August 21, 2009

In the twenty years that I knew Bobby, I don't remember ever seeing him without a smile on his face. When you were around him you couldn't help but smile too. What a fantastic way to live your life. What a tragic loss for everyone who knew and loved him.

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