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Robert Hartnett Obituary

Robert J. "Gabby" Hartnett, Sr., 86 Robert J. "Gabby" Hartnett, Sr. died June 14, 2012 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima. He was 86. Born in Merion, PA, he had lived many years in Upper Darby. After retiring he and his late wife Anna (nee (Twaddle) moved to Lake Wales, Fla. where they lived for 15 years. They had been married 56 years at the time of her death in 2008. Robert had been at Fair Acres 4 years. He was a graduate of St. Thomas More H.S. and had worked as a letter carrier at the Post Office in Bala Cynwyd and later at Villanova University. He served in the U.S. Navy/Merchant Marine.
He was predeceased by sons Thomas F. and Steven J. Hartnett.
Survivors: Sons, Robert J. Hartnett, Jr. of Norwood; Walter J. (Eileen Hartnett of Bensalem; Patrick W. Hartnett of Philadelphia and daughter, Anna Mae (Ron) McCaul of Collingdale; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday at 10 AM, St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, 153 Penn Blvd., East Lansdowne, PA.
Visitation: Family and friends may visit after 9 AM in the Church.
Int.: Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall. www.doylestonelake.com

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Published by Daily Times from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2012.

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Kevin Grimley

August 5, 2012

My deepest sympathy to your family, your mom and dad where always kind to me, I remember all the times I would spend at your home. May they rest in peace.

Mary Denight

June 21, 2012

I was very sad to hear of your lost. we always loved seeing your mom and dad, they were great fun. Gabby was my 2nd cousin my mom peg hartnett- harrington were 1st cousin's. my deepest sympathy, Mary Harrington-Denight

Kathy Mulholland/Walsh

June 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Gabby. I was just as shocked to hear about Mrs. Hartnett. I had kept in touch with them for many years, and lost contact about 5 yrs. ago. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Deborah Hartnett-Bromiley

June 19, 2012

I am so sorry for your lost, my prayers are with all you guys at your time of need. Gabby was a great guy, and boy could he tell some stories.

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