Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Feb 21, 1938 – Jan 3, 2017 (Age 78)
Grantham, NH-Robert A. Katz, 78, of Wedgewood Drive, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home.
He was born in Winthrop, MA on February 21, 1938 the son of Lawrence and Estelle (Sterin) Katz. He graduated from Boston College in 1959, earned his dental degree from the University of MD in 1963 and graduated from Boston University School of Public Health in 1983. Dr. Katz lived in Andover, MA for over 45 years before retiring to Grantham, NH 10 years ago.
He was a dentist in private practice and later worked at the NH State Prison. He left dentistry and became the Public Health Director for Weston, Wellesley, and Methuen, MA.
Dr. Katz served as a Colonel in the US Army. He was a man of many interests and talents. He ran half marathons and had been invited to participate in the upcoming Senior Games in Alabama. He held the fastest recorded time for the 10 mile distance his age group in NH. He was a juried woodworker. Bob and Phyllis loved to canoe attending canoe camp each summer. Bob was a musician and played the banjo with the Yankee Strummers. He enjoyed biking, skiing and was an active member of the Grantham community, volunteering for a wide range of organizations.
He was predeceased by a sister, Paula Southwick in 2000 and a daughter, Jessyca Katz in 2014. Members of his family surviving include his wife of 54 years, Phyllis (Newman) Katz; two daughters, Robyn Adelman and her partner, Mary Kamitian of Melrose, MA; Danyca Penick of Cumberland, RI and ; six grandchildren, Joseph, Jared, Madison, Grace, Jacob and Jayden; a brother-in-law, Jeff Levin of Boston, MA and a sister-in-law and her husband, Nancy and Norman Levine of Albany, NY. along with a niece and nephew, Lisa Norton and Jason Levine.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at the NH Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH with military honors. A funeral service will be held on January 8th, 2017 at Temple Tifereth Shalom, 489 Lowell St. Peabody, MA 01960 at 1 pm. A reception will follow at the temple after the service.
My family is thankful that our teenage son, Shaun, had the opportunity to learn both woodworking and leadership skills from Bob as he served as a youth mentor through the Eastman YCC and boatbuilding courses. Our sincere condolences. ~The Kronenwetters
Mary Kronenwetter
February 08, 2017 | Grantham, NH
I lived at Eastman with Bob as a neighbor for a number of years. We played Pickleball together for several years. I also graduated from Boston College in 1964 where my Father taught for 45 years. I never knew Bob went there, too. Milly and I live in Tucson now.
Our condolences to Bob's Family and friends. He was a wonderful man. It is sad for us that when we go back north to visit, we will no longer bump into him or see him running on the roads.
Peace and Love to you
Fred Dunfey
February 07, 2017 | Tucson, AZ
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was an inspiration to all of us. Our prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
Tom and Pam Moore
January 09, 2017 | Grantham, NH
Danyca and Robyn,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Sending love, support and healing thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sarah
Sarah Kreithen Wollheim
January 08, 2017 | Santa Fe, NM
Our family will greatly miss Bob. His passion and dedication as a runner was surpassed by no one, but he was equally as good a person. We will think of him always when we're on the road.
Rick, Tiffany, and Gunner Currier
January 08, 2017 | Enfield, NH
Dad,
I love you so much. You will always be my hero.
Dani
Danyca Penick
January 07, 2017 | Cumberland, RI
Sorry about Bob, will miss seeing out on the roads, and will be thinking of you in this sad time
Ellie Ferguson
January 06, 2017 | N Haverhill, NH
I'm very sorry for your loss
Joan Sterin Clapper
January 06, 2017 | Salem, MA
Sorry for your loss Dany... I love you and hope you and your family get through this difficult time together knowing the support you all have around you.
Michelle Mendes
January 06, 2017 | Jamestown, RI