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Robert FRECCARO Obituary

FRECCERO, Robert Dr. Of Middleboro, a dentist in Brockton for over 50 years, died, on Monday, June 5, 2023, after a brief illness, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Cashman) Freccero.

Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Enis (Campanini). The family moved to Brockton at an early age. Bob graduated from Coyle High School in 1958, where he was a captain and quarterback of the undefeated football team of 1957. Bob graduated from Boston College and Georgetown University School of Dentistry. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1967-68, receiving the Combat Medical Badge for his duty.

He returned to his hometown of Brockton and established his dental practice in the same office as his brother, the late Dr. Francis Freccero, a family practitioner in Brockton for over 50 years. Bob also worked alongside his nephew, Dr. Edward Freccero, an internist, for many years in the office.

Bob and Mary Lou lived in Brockton and Duxbury and had many friends in both communities. They enjoyed many family gatherings and social gatherings over the years. They enjoyed traveling all over the world with friends. Bob or "Booch," as he was known, liked sports and had many dear friends at the Brockton YMCA and local golf courses, including Harmon Golf Club and the Brockton Country Club. He coached baseball for many years in the Brockton Pony League and for the Brockton American Legion Post 35. He coached youth sports in Duxbury for many years as well. As time went on, he enjoyed cooking at home for friends and family, playing golf with friends, and spending time with his grandchildren, whom he adored. Bob and Mary Lou also enjoyed spending the winter months in Naples, FL at Cedar Hammock with many old friends from Brockton and new friends alike.

Besides his loving wife, Mary Lou; Bob leaves his sons, Brian Freccero and his wife, Jessica, David Freccero, MD and his wife, Gina and Craig Freccero, DDS and his wife, Petronela; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt.123) BROCKTON, on Saturday, June 10, at 9AM, thence to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 439 West St., Brockton, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 10AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling Hours in the funeral home on Friday, June 9, from 4-7PM.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2023.

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Bob and Diane McMann

June 8, 2023

Our condolences go out to our friend Marylou and the Frecerro family on the news of Bob's passing. I was a frequent golfing buddy of Bob's at several of the courses throughout the South Shore area. He will be sorely missed.

Rosemary MacQuarrie

June 7, 2023

Mary Lou, I was so sad to hear about Bob's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him

Tom Cruise

June 7, 2023

Marylou & family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of Bob.
He was the epitome of what a husband, father, grandfather, friend, doctor and sports fan is all
about. In 1979 our one-year old daughter fell down the cellar stairs in her rolling wslker and lost teeth and we called Bob and barely knew him. He had us come to his office on a Sunday morning to check our baby. Bob was the most kind, caring and dedicated doctor in the world! He was the perfect example of "An officer and a gentleman." A great loss to all of Brockton! "God love ya!"
Tom & Kathy Cruise

Dick George 101 Airborne Division

June 7, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Robert Freccero

June 6, 2023

I´m one of his grandchildren of Dave Freccero MD, he was so nice and a good cook.

Carol Smith Beaudoin

June 6, 2023

Dr. Freccero was one of a kind! He had a perpetual smile, always ready to help, kind and personable. A wonderful husband, father, friend & Dentist. May his friends and family find peace in their wonderful memories he has left us with.
May you rest in peace Bob.

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