Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Mar 22, 1949 - Sep 30, 2025
I wish to extend my condolences to Mr. Hodnett’s family. He served his community and country with great honor. Rest in peace, Mr. Hodnett.
Steve Keenan
Steve Keenan
October 06, 2025 | North Andover, MA
Nam 69
Bob & I go back to Paris Island & then ended up together in Lima company in Nam. Bob was a great Marine & warrior ! I am sorry. Semper Fi brother !
Stan Barefield
October 03, 2025 | Lisbon, OH | Military
RIP my long time friend. My deepest sympathy to Barbara & all the family.
John & Suzette Burns
October 02, 2025 | N.Chesterfield, VA | Friend
My deepest sympathies to Auntie Barbara, Ricky, Vinny, Bobby, Justin and their families. Life long friends of my parents, affectionately referred to as Uncle Bobby and Auntie Barbara. I have many fond memories of how generous you were to my sister, brother and I. And how honored I was to have you sit as my family at my wedding! Uncle Bobby will be missed by his extended Maine family! May his memory live on through all who loved him ❤
Lisa (Bickford) Madore
October 02, 2025 | Saco, ME
Dear Barbara and family
I am very sad to hear of the passing of my childhood friend Bobby. We grew up across the street from each other on Illinois Ave. He was a joker with a great sense of humor and someone you could count on. We spent many good times together at each other’s homes along with his mom Helen Aunt Rita and brother Jimmy. We lost touch for a long time and then both ended up in Tewksbury and ran into each other occasionally in Market basket. I am so sorry for your loss....
Nina Galante
October 02, 2025 | Tewksbury, MA | Friend
We are so sorry for you Barbara and your family.
Bob was a cherished and loving friend and we will miss him forever. He helped Rich in big ways over & over.
We send love and deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Bob!
Nancy Beauchesne
October 02, 2025 | Dracut, MA | Friend
My deepest condolences to the Hodnett family. Bob and I had a lot of laughs working together at the butcher shop. I have very fond memories of him.
Lisa Erwin
October 02, 2025 | Tewksbury, MA | Coworker
Semper Fi Marine
Joe Daily K/3/1 1965-66
Joseph Daily
October 01, 2025 | Thermal, CA | Military
Rip thank you for your service.
Susan Mason
October 01, 2025 | STONEHAM, MA | Friend
Robert F. Hodnett, Sr. of Tewksbury passed away on September 30, 2025, he was 76. Born in Cambridge and raised in Somerville, Robert was the son of the late Helene (Kelley) and James C. Hodnett. A proud Marine, he enlisted in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was assigned to Lima 3/1 and sustained injuries during battle of the airstrip for which he was awarded two purple hearts. Following his honorable discharge, he continued his service and joined the Somerville Police Department.
Robert enjoyed playing golf in earlier years and was an avid sports fan. He always supported the Patriots and Celtics but didn’t care for the Red Sox. As a history buff, he especially enjoyed War History. “Once a Marine, always a Marine”, he attended the annual Marine Corps Reunion where he enjoyed reconnecting with his fellow Marines. On occasion, he could be found at Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun trying his luck at the casino or playing bingo. Above all he enjoyed time spent with his family.
The beloved husband of Barbara (Chiodo) Hodnett, together they were married over 40 years. He was the father of Ricky Silvestri, Vinny Silvestri, Robert Hodnett and his wife Erika and Justin Hodnett and his wife Dufay. Dear brother of James Hodnett and his wife Sandra of Kennebunk, Maine. Cherished Grampy of Kylee, Abbigail, Matthew, Sophia, Whitlee and Kennedi.
Visiting Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Monday, October 6th from 4:00PM ~ 7:00PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Services will conclude with Military Honors and burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne on Tuesday, October 7th at 12:30PM. Those attending are asked to meet inside the main gate just prior 12:30PM.
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