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Robert Defino Obituary
He leaves his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Judith A. (Towns) Defino; four daughters, Margaret M. Dell'Olio of Shrewsbury, Elizabeth A. McMullan of Houston, Texas, Katy A. Couture of Grafton and Diane M. Rutigliano of Shrewsbury; his step-mother, Agnes B. (Lynch) Defino of Shrewsbury and ten grandchildren, Brendan, Keegan, Claire, P.J., Carissa, Emma, Derric, Nicholas, Michael and Matthew. He was predeceased by his brother Francis.
Bob was born and raised in Shrewsbury, son of the late Frank E. and Dorothy (Frost) Defino and graduated from Shrewsbury High School where he was an all around athlete. He was one of the first athletes to be inducted in the Shrewsbury Hall of Fame. He continued his education and passion for sports at the College of the Holy Cross where he graduated with the class of 1959 and was an outstanding baseball and football player.
Mr. Defino was an executive at the Ford Motor Company for 37 years before he retired in 1999. While he held his position at Ford, he and his family had lived in the mid -west for 20 years before returning back east to Massachusetts 22 years ago.
He was a member of Saint Mary's Parish, the Shrewsbury High School Alumni Association and the Knights of Columbus Adelphi Council # 4181 all in Shrewsbury. Bob was also a proud member of the Varsity Club at Holy Cross College.
The Defino family wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses and medical staff at the Levine Cancer Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus for all their compassionate care and concern for bob and his family for the past eight years.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bob's family on Tuesday, January 30th from 5-8 P.M. in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. The members of the Knights of Columbus Adelphi Council #4181 will conduct their ritual at 6:00 PM. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday January 31st at 10 AM in Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Burial will take place in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial contributions in Bob's memory can be made to The Robert M. Defino Class of 1955 Memorial Scholarship, c/o The Alumni Association, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For directions and Bob's online memorial guestbook, please visit
brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Defino
Jim Moon
February 1, 2007
For Judy and family. We have lost a great Colonial and Crusader. Bob put his heart and soul into Shrews. and Holy Cross in the last 15teen years and Maryjo and I loved being part of thast experience. All of our classmates will miss his dedication to all that he pursued.
Bob Bremer
February 1, 2007
Judy may the Good Lord give you the peace that you and your family seek today. I was honored to have worked with Bob throughout the years and He was a man who loved the Company and all of us like his family. I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Bob and I know that today he is looking down on all of you with all the love and pride in the world.
Rick & Pam Bond
January 31, 2007
May God bless you and your family. Bob was a great guy! I worked with him in FPSD's Boston District office.
Jack Killeen
January 31, 2007
To Judy, Margret, Liz, Katy and Diane, I share your sorrow for the loss of a great husband and father. As a caring uncle he was a significant inspiration in my life. I will always remember the many good times we had together. There will be a special place in heaven for Bob.
Scooch Giargiari
January 30, 2007
The finest classmate, teammate and friend anyone could ask for. Fifty years of memories. May he rest in peace.
John Steciw
January 30, 2007
May God bless you and may Bob rest peacefully in heaven for all eternity. He was a very special person and will be remembered always.
Kim and Mike Leary
January 30, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Mike and I both worked in Boston with Bob at Ford. He will be missed.
Lori Mallory
January 29, 2007
Judy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May you find peace.
Lori (Rodgers) Mallory
June Awad
January 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Richard Supplee
January 29, 2007
My prayers are with Bob and his family. I worked with Bob at Ford and am thankful for knowing him.
Phil Nome
January 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Judy and the family on your loss. Bob and I worked together at Ford. Bob's love for his family was often expressed to his colleagues.
John Quincey
January 29, 2007
My prayers are with Bob's family. Bob was a great guy to work with at Ford. He taught me alot over the years and I considered him a friend.
Eric & Suzanne Sonnett
January 28, 2007
Our sympathy to Judy and the entire family for your great loss.
Bob Lackey
January 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Bob and I worked together at Ford.
Theresa FelDotto
January 28, 2007
Sorry for your loss. We wish we could be there to share a tear and give you a hug.
Love always, The FelDotto's
Dolores & Jerry Boule
January 28, 2007
Also being friends of Carole and Ted Savastano, we send you, Judy, and your whole family our condolences. You have both been through so much. Our prayers will stay with you.
Br John Doyle
January 28, 2007
I wish convey my sincere sympathy to the family of Bob DeFino but expecially to Agnes to whom I brought Communion every week. You are all in my prayers.
Irene Jeas
January 28, 2007
For the Defino Family
My deepest condolences are offered to Judy and your Family.
Your Former Neighbors,
Irene & Bill Jeas
87 Wesson Ter
Northboro, Mass.
J. BRUCE LaMOTTE
January 26, 2007
As a youngster,Bob was a model boy. A true poster boy. Husband,father,friend and mentor as an adult.He remaind true to his ideals throughout his life.
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