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Robert Herlihy Obituary
He was 84 years of age and was raised and educated in Cambridge. He lived in Weymouth for 54 years.
He retired in 1985 after working 38 years as a telecommunications specialist for the telephone companies. During World War II, he served in the Navy as an electricians mate. He served on the USS Baron and the USS Mellette. He was also a past commander of the East Weymouth VFW Post No. 1399.
He was the beloved husband of the late Alice L. (Nice) Herlihy; devoted father of Kathleen Herlihy of Marshfield, Daniel J. Herlihy of Mashpee, Robert A. Herlihy Jr. of Marshfield, Thomas C. Herlihy of Quincy, and the late Patricia Ann Jacques. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home in South Weymouth, at 809 Main St. (Route 18 opposite South Shore Hospital), Friday, at 8 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, East Weymouth, at 9 a.m. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment is at Fairmount Cemetery in Weymouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-7226.
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Roy Herring
September 6, 2008
Bob and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy and Linda
Jamie Christo Brennan
September 4, 2008
Dear Herliy's,
I know all too well what you are going through right now. Please know that your family are in my thoughts and as the difficulty of this situations subsides, cherish all of the wonderful memories you have.
Love always,
Jamie Christo Brennan
Deb Stoebel-Grout and Bruce Grout
September 3, 2008
For the entire Herlihy family - please accept our deepest sympathies. Your dad is watching over you now - I'm sure you have many, many wonderful memories to cherish!
Mike Casey
September 2, 2008
Mr. Herlihy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
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