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Robert Birks Obituary

Of Quincy July 4, 2008. Son of Nancy (Delfino) Birks of Norwood & the late John Birks. Husband of the late Barbara (Cobe) & Lenore (Santosuosso). Loving father of Barry J. Birks of South Boston, Timothy R. Birks, and Darren V. Birks, both of Quincy. Brother of Richard Birks of Bellingham, Brian Birks of Naples, FL, Joyce Fallon of Amherst, Linda Pennie of Norwood, and Susan Vitiello of Walpole. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Floor Coverers Union Local #2168 and of the American Legion. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Burial with military honors in Quincy. Donations in Robert's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central NE Region, 18 Tremont St., Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2008.

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Susan Earl

June 30, 2024

Dearest Bobby, you now have most of our family members with you Ritchie and I think about all of you every day. Take care and love each other. I miss you so much. Your baby sister Susan Earl

March 25, 2010

My Dearest Brother Bobby,
We miss you on your birthday, it still hurts so much. well I'm sending a (sister hug) to you in heaven. We love you ! Susan & Family

November 10, 2009

A Semper Fi birthday to "One of The Few, The Proud". They will find the gates are guarded by United States Marines!
Semper Fi Bob,
BV

November 8, 2009

Well another Marine Corp birthday is coming without Bobby. We're still proud of you !
Love,
Susan

Granpa,his brother & Bobby & Brian

July 1, 2009

Well Bobby,it's been a year and it still hurts. We know you are watching over our brother Brian and his son Brian jr. who are with you now. We love you all!
Su Vitiello & Family

Gail Trabucco

November 11, 2008

Happy Birthday cousin from Gail and Aunt Frannie. God Bless you.

Su Vitiello

November 10, 2008

Happy Birthday! Marine
SEMPER FI !

Ma and her Marine

Susan Vitiello

August 16, 2008

we will always miss him ! our family and friends lost a really big part of our hearts. Su Vitiello, his baby sister.

Gail Trabucco

August 15, 2008

Bob's family, I am Bob's first cousin Gail, your Aunt Frannie' s daughter on his dads side. I did not know him but have pics in his uniform. I am so sorry for your loss. I would love to hear from any of you. On behalf of my mother and myself we extend our deepest sympathies. Gail

Roberta & David Hanna

July 30, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mike Casey

July 10, 2008

Mr. Birks,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Karen Nunziato

July 8, 2008

Darren,

I am so sorry about your loss. If you need anything please don't hesitate.

Bob Vitiello

July 7, 2008

Semper Fi

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