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ROBERT FARIAS Obituary
Bob was a stand-out basketball and football player at Durfee High School in Fall River. In 1968, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Education from Westfield State and a Master's in Education from Boston University. After marrying his college sweetheart, Bob began his career in education in Lexington, MA where he taught at Adams Elementary, Harrington Elementary, and pioneered and directed the A.C.E program at Lexington High School. In addition to educating and mentoring students, Farias started his highly successful 41 year tenure as head coach of Lexington Boys Varsity basketball. Lexington won the state title in 1978, defeating his Alma Mater Durfee, and Farias was named Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. Farias directed numerous basketball camps for boys and girls of all ages, was the head coach of the Massachusetts state all-stars, a Bay State Games head coach and has been inducted into the Massachusetts Coaches Hall of Fame, Westfield State Hall of Fame, New England Coaches Hall of Fame and Durfee High School Hall of Fame. In addition to all of these accolades, Farias will be most remembered for his passion and devotion to mentoring and caring for all those whose lives he touched.
Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, Friday, Sept. 27 at 9am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Brigid Church, Lexington at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Friends for Matty Foundation at friendsformatty.org Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Lexington 781-862-1800
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Michael O'Connell
September 10, 2024
It´s been almost five years since you had to leave us but you still live on in our hearts...
Michelle Stevens
December 16, 2022
Im so sorry to learn that Mr. Farius has passed :( A few days ago a question came up on facebook that had me recalling a memory that brought Mr. Farius to mind. Today I googled him hoping to find him on fb to say hello and sadly found he had passed. He was my teacher at Adam's School in Lexington Mass way back when I was a little girl. I am now 63 years old. I was giggling on fb about how Mr. Farius brought a record player into class. Intentionally. Lol. I guess I was a very talkative child. and in a playful way he made his point... lol He brought in the record player and played me the 45 record/song "You talk too much" .... (soft smile) & He was correct. I havent changed a bit :) (Giggle) He was fun.. had a sense of humor ... and today I'm left with a fond memory of him that has stood the test of time & still today gives me a giggle. Thank you Mr. Farias for leaving that memory with me and for being my teacher. My condolences to his family, his students, friends and anybody who knew him in this journey of life. RIP sir.
Mark Figenbaum
November 25, 2021
Had Mr. Farias for 5th grade in 1973. Always liked him. So sorry he has passed, but hopefully to a better place. Prayers to his family.
Robert Surette
May 17, 2020
On behalf of my wife, Theresa; daughter, Christina and son, Matthew; I, Robert Bob Surette wish to offer my condolences to the Farias Family.
I had the privilege of teaching & coaching with the Great Robert Farias at Lexington High School during the late 70's and I consider our Friendship & Coaching Experience a Blessing & an Invaluable Experience .
Bob Farias exhibited Class; Perseverance and Love of Family; Student Education and the Sport of Basketball. I appreciate Bob, as he considered me as one of his Assistant Coaches on the Bench, the Glorious Night back in 1978 when Lexington HS beat Durfee HS for his only Massachusetts State Basketball Championship!
Our Lord opened His Doors much too soon for Robert, evidently to be reunited with his lovely wife.
His New England; Massachusetts and Lexington Halls of Fame were all well deserved. Bob, undoubtedly, is now standing in Heaven for another Induction for the Father/Husband Hall Of Fame, along with his lifelong friend and coaching legend Roland Rollie Massimino.
Again, I consider it a Blessing, Privilege and Honor to have Taught and Coach with such a Magnetic and Blessed Human Being.
May Our Lord God, Bless Robert, His Lively Wife and Two Lovely Daughters at this time.
Respectfully,
Robert Bob , Theresa, Christina & Matt Surette.
Four Time Hall of Fame Inductee for Soccer & Baseball in both New Jersey & Maryland.
paula robertson
November 14, 2019
Lisa,Christina and family sorry for your lost of your father.He was my sixgrade teacher at adams school and one of my favorite teacher.He will be dearly missed and never forgoten by me.Rest in peace Bob Farias. Paula Robertson O'Connell
RICHARD J BURNS
October 24, 2019
Hi, sorry to hear of your loss. My mother sent me the newspaper obituary.
Your husband, Dad, grandfather, was my teacher in 5th and 6th grade, at Adams He and I had a special bond. He always pushed me to excel and be the best both on the field and off. I was definitely not his number one student..He also used to discipline me with tactics in todays day and age most likely would not be tolerated. He was always fair but Firm. He was a Big Kid looking back.
He joined me at recess, by throwing me the football, or shooting baskets, or playing baseball. He knew I had a passion for sports and he always took time to teach and drill me Hard.
I'll never forget his wing tip shoes, his buttoned shirt and ties. I used to take his shoes to clean the mud and dirt from the playground or ball field.
I recall he organized a teacher student softball game..and when he got up everyone was afraid. I went to left field out by the Railroad tracks, He hit a high fly ball to the fence and I caught it.. If you could have seen his face, it was priceless. I remember his green VW bug, he took me to Lexington HS to basketball practices with Rollie Massimino..( they're reunited once again)
It saddened me to read the news..but as all of us will one day face death.
The last thing I'd like to share is, it's your choice where you spend eternity.
One Day we will all Die and go before the throne of God. I pray as you have witnessed the life and legacy of a Great Father, husband, teacher, friend or neighbor, we all have to give an account on how we lived our life when we take our last breath.
Make sure you have your reservations in place to spend Eternity together in Heaven. Pack your bag now while you have time, no one is promised tommorow.
God's continued comfort, provisions and blessings.
Thanks for letting me share.
RJB
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RICHARD J BURNS, Lexington , presently Hobe Sound Fl.,
Jim & Martha Lima
October 11, 2019
To Bob's family,
He was truly one of a kind and a good man through-and- through. To have known Bob Farias was a pleasure indeed and We will always treasure fond memories of him both as a friend and neighbor and on and off the basketball court where he and his teams gave so much of themselves to the townspeople of Lexington. God rest his soul.
Penny Farthing
September 29, 2019
Condolences to the Farias family. Bob was a tremendous mentor and friend to me. He helped me immensely during my high school years, breeding confidence and success! He will be missed!
Paul Hart
September 27, 2019
My condolences to the entire Farias family. Coach Farias was a great person and great coach. RIP Sir and Godspeed.
Dave August
September 26, 2019
Bob Farias was the first guy in the old Santo Christo Basketball league in Fall River, Mass to give me the confidence to try out for the league. Without his encouragement, I would not have played at all. I too played a few years after Bob at Durfee. I remember how tenacious he was in sports, but such a great guy off it. I had not seen Bob since they beat Durfee in the State tourney. My deepest sympathy for Bob's family.
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Annmarie Walsh
September 25, 2019
Mr. Farias aptly punctuated his lessons with a slam of an 8 ounce can to the desk and the exclamation "Beans!"
Or related the time he passed in a required 2 page paper recounting that it was raining "drip, drop, drip, drop, drip drop... for an entire 2 pages of drip, drop." We were lucky to have such a unique and dedicated teacher. My love and condolences to his family.
Annmarie Walsh
Patrick Marshall
September 25, 2019
Coach Farias played an instrumental role in my youth as a player on one of his basketball teams in the late 1980s. He imprinted a tough, hard-work-and-discipline-pays-off and play by the rules mindset on me and many of my teammates. Always enjoyed lacing up and playing for Coach and fond memories of those special years at LHS that he helped create.
When I tell my four kids stories about being mentally and physically tough (something that can be a foreign concept in this day and age), I think of Coach Farias.
All of my condolences to the Farias family
John Whittaker
September 25, 2019
Mr. Farias was my 6th Grade teacher at Adams. He was gruff on the outside, but really cared about the kids.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Tommy Beaulieu
September 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I competed against Bob in High School and worked with him during the Summer months. He was a great guy with a wonderful wit.He will be missed. RIP Bob...
Clare Connolly Welch
September 25, 2019
Lisa, Christina and Family ,
I am truly sorry for the passing of your dad, grandfather and a wonderful gentleman all around. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerry Goolkasian
September 25, 2019
Bob's "zest" for life that he shared will stay with me forever--Gerry Goolkasian
Robert Greeson
September 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great team mate and leader. He will be missed.
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