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1941
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2018
Robert Feeley Obituary
Robert Martin Feeley of Falmouth, MA, beloved husband of Barbara A. (Broadbent) Feeley, devoted father of Galina Hope Feeley and proud grandfather of Payton Karyn Peters, passed away on August 6, 2018 at the age of 77. Bob is also survived by his sister Ann Marie Riley, brothers James and Thomas and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of James R. and Ann Marie (Purcell) Feeley. Bob was a graduate of LaSalle Academy (1958), Providence College (1962) and William & Mary Law School (1967) earning an AB degree and JD Law degree. He was a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association.
Bob then continued a successful 30 year career as an attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA where he received
the Bronze Medal for Superior Federal Service. Bob was a veteran of the Air National Guard. He enjoyed many interests which included reading, fishing, gardening, his daily coffee group, tennis, golf and walking the beach with his wife Barbara. He was a lifelong, huge Red Sox fan!
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" service to be held next year, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:00AM in the Chapel in Highland Cemetery, 320 Winter St., Norwood, MA
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA 02021 or to Brigham & Women's Hospital, Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115
Arrangements by Folsom & May Funeral Homes. To sign guestbook, please visit website www.folsomfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Esther Belenker
January 2, 2019
Bob was the guiding light for me and so many at the Trademark Office. He was full of humor, kindness, wisdom and compassion for all of us. I am glad to have known him. Esther Belenker
Ari Leifman
August 24, 2018
Robert was a deeply kind, wonderfully smart, quiet, funny, caring human being, who mentored several generations of younger colleagues. May his loved ones find comfort and strength in this difficult time, and may they know no further sorrowAri Leifman
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