Robert F. Moakley

MOAKLEY, Robert F. Of West Newton and Falmouth, formerly of South Boston, MA, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 16, 2009, at the age of 78. Bob is survived by his wife, Maureen (O'Keefe-Nugent). He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946, and re-enlisted in 1952. He is a Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. Bob's extensive employment career consists of rising to the rank of Detective in the Boston Police Department, Suffolk Superior Court Officer, Director of Veteran Employment for the Department of Labor, Regional Director for the Veterans' Administration covering New England, New York & New Jersey, and finally accepted the position of Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines for the Veterans' Administrations. He is a member of the Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post #561 in South Boston and a lifelong member of the VFW, AMVETS & DAV. Bob enjoyed spending time on Cape Cod, playing golf and sailing. Brother of the late Congressman Joe Moakley of South Boston and Thomas Moakley and his wife Doris of Braintree. He is also survived by his former wife Evelyn (Welch). Loving father of Evelyn Gibson of Woodbridge, VA, Candia Papile of Quincy, Robert F. Moakley, Jr. of South Boston and Mary Moakley of Quincy. Devoted step-father of Steven Nugent of Winchester and Carol Panica of West Newton. Grandfather of Kristen Gibson-Garrison, Jack Gibson, Daniel Gibson, Marisa Papile, Domenic Papile, Caitlin Moakley, Cassandra Moakley, Robert F. Moakley, III, Jackie Ordway, Emma Ordway, Zoe Brazier, Jett Nugent, Kevin Panica and Jill Panica. Services will be private. Interment will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. For online guestbook, directions and obitu- ary, please visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Chapman, Cole & Gleason 508-540-4172 Falmouth