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PENZA, Robert J. At 52 years, in Revere, formerly of Randolph, October 2, after a valiant battle with liver cancer & in the aura of love & devotion of his wife of 18 years Kathleen R. "Katie" (Ryan) & his cherished daughter Caitlin R. Penza. Adored son of Robert J. Sr. & Dorothy B. (Keddy) Penza of Randolph. Dear brother of Linda M. Martell & husbnad Ronald, Sandra J. Penza & Laurie Goldman all of Abington, Frank J. Penza & Shelly Hirsch of Randolph. Beloved son-in-law of Neil T. Ryan & his wife Marie of Alfred, Me. and the late Kathleen B. (Curran) Ryan. Beloved brother-in -law of Neil Ryan & wife Catherine & Annmarie Berry all of South Boston, Michael Ryan of Hanson & Janet Saran of Hingham. Also lovingly survived by William & Christine LaPaglia of Winthrop & many caring aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE on Thursday Oct. 7 at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, 35 Brooks St., East Boston at 10am. Visiting hours are Wednesday only 4-8pm. Parking available in the lot left of the Funeral Home. Interment is private. Bob owned & operated a private courier service principally working at US Express at Logan Airport until 2008. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Hopsice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA. 01923.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, 2010.

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Barbara Cahill

September 28, 2020

Rest in Peace Bobby. You are greatly missed by all you have known.

megan cotter

November 9, 2010

R.I.P Bobby forever in our hearts... you are an amazing person.
All my love to Katie and Caitlin xxx

Pat Cascarano

October 20, 2010

Dear Katie & Caitlin......There are no words except Bobby is in pain no more..You were a wonderful wife Katie and you will have great memories always..he was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor..Caitlin your Dad loved you so much. I am soooo sorry for the entire Penza family...RIP Bobby........Love Pat

Rick Jankowski

October 17, 2010

Dear Frankie, Linda & Sandy,
I cant believe the King is in heaven and is no longer with us. My heart goes out to all of you. Your brother was a great guy! He showed Stevie and I how to be cool and I will never forget it. God Bless all of you at this difficult time in your lives. My prayers are with you.
Love
Rick & Marlene Jankowski

October 11, 2010

KATIE , bobby will will be truely missed by me and many he will always be with me in my heart and if u need anything please don't ever hesitate to call me love you and the penza family...BOBBY G.

Wendy Falasca

October 9, 2010

Cathleen, I am so sorry for your loss.

Wendy-
Whidden ER

October 9, 2010

Dear Kathleen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your beloved husband. May your wonderful and happy memories sustain you during these most difficult times. Your husband was certainly so well loved and i am sure you provided so much comfort to him and also in his final days so he could rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and I am praying for comfort and peace for you and all your family.
Emilie from the ER

Bobby & Katie - July 4, 2009

Chuck

October 8, 2010

Bobby is so loved by his family because he loved them too, above all else. Bobby also loved life and having a good time. It makes me smile when I think of all of the wonderful times we have shared. I remember Bobby’s amazing sense of humor, that quick wit and the “cat that ate the canary” smile he always seemed to have. Many of us can recall a time when we would follow him anywhere. Bobby is now taking a journey that, sadly, we cannot take with him. We will always love and miss him but we will never forget what he has meant to our lives. "Everybody Loves Bobby"!

October 7, 2010

Rest in Peace "Bobo" but,have some fun too!
Love forever and ever,
The Girls
xoxo...

Sandy Penza

October 7, 2010

Katie,
You are truly an angel!You blessed us all when you married my brother and again when Caitlin was born!His wife and daughter were his world.And what a world you made it!You were his wife,his best friend and in the end...his caregiver.Knowing you for so many years,I knew that as his wife and best friend you would make every day of his life wonderous but,I never imagined that you could do the same in his final days.Where there were clouds,you showed him rainbows.When there was fear,you gave him strength and hope.Because of you,he passed with dignity and comfort into the arms of an angel that I can only hope cares for him as well as you did!I love you with all my heart and thank you from the bottom of it!
xoxo...

David Hunter

October 7, 2010

Sandy
My thoughts and sympathies to you and the family. Your brother was far too young. Remenber the good times and treasure your memories. Hopefully they will bring you comfort and joy in this time of sorrow.
David hunter

October 7, 2010

Bobby's Loving Famiy,

We will always remember the love and laughter Bobby blessed us with. All of those beautiful memories will always be cherished in our hearts.

Love,
Denise Couturier

Carol Connolly

October 7, 2010

Dear Katie, Caitlin and Family,

I will hold dear all the memories of a wonderful friend, father, husband, brother and son. I am so sorry for your loss, and pray for you to feel the comfort that God brings in our time of need.

Judi Lapides-Goldberg

October 7, 2010

Dear Sandy and family,

I was so sorry to hear about your brother, Bobby. My thoughts are with your and your family during this difficult time.

John Staffier

October 7, 2010

May Bob rest in peace! You will be missed.

denise banks

October 7, 2010

Katie & Caitlin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Keep strong and know he is at peace. Love, the Banks Family xo

Michael Fandel

October 6, 2010

Sandy,
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers in this saddest of times. Your brother was far too young to leave us this soon. Your family stories have always been a source of joy for me and the many others you have shared them with. I know that as time moves on the happiest of memories will once again bring laughter and peace to all that mourn his passing. God Bless.

Michael Hussey

October 6, 2010

Sandy, Iam so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and praters.

John MacFaun

October 6, 2010

Sandy,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during these tough times. I am very sorry to hear about your loss and hope you can remember the good times that were had.

Sue & Troy Hebb

October 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss. We will cherish our memories of Bobby forever.

Deborah and Steven Martell

October 6, 2010

Dear Katie and Family - We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Bryan Freedman

October 6, 2010

Sandy

I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all keeping you and your family in our thoughts.

October 6, 2010

Sandy, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time, with sympathy, Carol G

Mark Ciulla

October 6, 2010

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away"
Revelation 21:4
We love you Bobby.

Steve and Ronnie Miller

October 6, 2010

Dear Sandy,
Our thougts are with you during this saddest of times. Your brother was far too young and he fought hard against this insidious desease that takes those we love with little thought for those that were loved and left behind. He fought the good fight and I am sure he did not want to leave his loving family but he is in a place where he is free of all suffering and is at peace waiting for the day when you all will be reunited. God bless him and you and your family and may you find the strength that will bring you through these toughest of times.

Lynne Dawson

October 6, 2010

Katie and Family

Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.

Marilyn, Geno,and Lynne Dawson

October 6, 2010

Kathleen my prayers are with you,Donna Cole

Parker Wheat

October 6, 2010

Sandy
My thoughts and sympathies to you and the family. Bobbie was far too young. Keep all of the good times and memories close to your heart and smile through the tears. I am sure he would have wanted it that way.
Parker Wheat

October 6, 2010

Bob,

god bless,

you will always be remembered for your humor and laughther

The White Horse Beach Gang.

Rich Sullivan

October 6, 2010

To the entire Penza Family-
Bobby was a man who left enduring, happy memories to all of us. Memories even time could never, or will ever diminish. We will always smile when we think of him.

Kathy Keddy

October 6, 2010

Katie & Caitlin,
On the loss of your husband, your Dad and your best friend, there are no words that can ease your pain at this time. Your memories will sustain you both. Take it from someone who knows.
Love, Aunt Kathy

Wendy & Albie Sheridan

October 6, 2010

Katie & Caitlin,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Husband and Best Friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Caitlin, always remember that your Dad is with you!! May you find some comfort, solace and peace in your time of grief with your family and friends.
All Our Love Wendy & Albie Sheridan

Houchins

October 6, 2010

To the Penza Family and their dearest friends:
We at the Bonded Life Company send our most sincere thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy in this time of grief and loss.

Thomas Staffier

October 6, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

thomas staffier

October 6, 2010

i'll miss you bob and all my love goes to your family.

Ben and Christine Burgio

October 5, 2010

Kathleen and Caitlin we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.

Colby and Jess

October 5, 2010

We love and miss you Uncle booby!! Not a day has passed were we have not thought of you.

jess and colby

October 5, 2010

We love and miss you uncle bobby!! <3

October 5, 2010

Dear Katie,Do not know if you remember me but I am a good friend of Joannie's and would like to say very sorry for your loss.Karen Ferrick McCarthy

karen/ mark

October 5, 2010

sorry to all for your loss

October 5, 2010

I Love You All So Much, And I Hope Together We'll Make It Threw This Somehow. Bobby, I'll Love And Miss You ALWAYS!!! Love, Terri

October 5, 2010

see you later cousin, your presence will be missed around all of us, love ya always jimmy

October 5, 2010

see you later cousin, your presence will be missed by all of us. luv jimmy

Tara McDonough

October 5, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Bobby was one of a kind and he will be missed.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With our most sincere sympathy,
Tara and Dave McDonough

Kathleen Hughes

October 5, 2010

Dear Bob and Family, I'm so sorry that your family has suffered such a loss, my thoughts are with you all...

Ellen Mccauley

October 5, 2010

To Sandy and the entire Penza family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Ellen

October 5, 2010

To Katie and Caitlin, We are so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was such a good guy. We are thinking of you xx Pat, Regina & Ava

Judith Duca

October 5, 2010

I am so sorry for your families loss. I may have never met Bobby but have heard many wonderful stories of him and his family from Terri Ciulla. I felt like I knew him. I do know, however, that he will be greatly missed by many and that he is no longer suffering a horrible pain.
RIP Bobby....sympathies, prayers and hugs to all family members.

Marilyn Symmes

October 5, 2010

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to Katie, Caitlin & family. You will have so many good memories to look back on, Bobby was so brave and kind and the love you shared was so very special. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Love Mal, Sean, Cara & Brian

Carmelle Bastien

October 5, 2010

To The Penza Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during these hard times. May the lord continue to give you strenght and courage, always.

Love Carmelle Bastien

zenaida and Stephen Cain

October 5, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Anne Cahill

October 5, 2010

Katie, Caitlin and Family,

Words could not express my deepest sympathy to all of you. Bobby was a great Man who was loved by all who knew him. He is no longer suffering and is in the arms of all his loved ones that has passed before him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

R.I.P. Dear Bobby

Barbara A Cahill

October 5, 2010

Dear Bob, Dottie and family,
I have been privileged to see the love and compassion of Bobby's family throughout his trials. He is now at rest in the Lord. God bless you all.
Love,Gerry

Joan and Paul Garrity

October 5, 2010

Dear Dot and Bob:

Love and prayers to all of you at this sad time.

John David Curran

October 5, 2010

Katie & Caitlin,

John D. Curran and family are very sorry for your loss. Our deapest symphathy. I lost a very dear friend.

John David Curran & Violeta Curran

October 5, 2010

Dear Bob, Dotty and family,
Bobby's valiant battle is over. He is at peace. Forever in our hearts, we will cherish the memories of his time here with us....Love, Kathy

June Clark

October 5, 2010

Dear Katie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bobby fought a tough battle. I'm sending you and Caitlin all my love, thoughts and prayers. Sweet memories to all...

JOHN PINTO

October 4, 2010

Dearest Bob & Dottie,

Words are so futile at a time like this. Our deepest sympathy to Bobby's wife Katie , daughter Caitlin and both of you. So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing.

Love to all,

John Pinto; Carmela Pinto

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