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ROBERT GUARENTE Obituary

GUARENTE, Robert J. Of Bedford, formerly of Arlington and Harwich, passed peacefully on March 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston to the late William A. Guarente and Helen (Leyden). Beloved husband of 62 years to Joan A. (Campbell). Loving father of Laureen Guarente of Harwich, Nancy Richard and her husband, Joseph of Bedford and the late Joyce Roberts-Guarente. Cherished 'Grandpa' of Cody Cagnina, Kyle Cagnina, Brian Butcher, Brant Butcher, Michael Richard, Ryan Richard, Matthew Richard and the late Brendan Sullivan. Dear brother of the late William Guarente. Robert is also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Late Korean Conflict, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Visiting Hours will be held in the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut Street, ARLINGTON, on Friday, March 22, from 4 to 7PM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Agnes Church, 30 Medford Street, Arlington, on Saturday, March 23, at 11:30am. Burial and Military Honors will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Camp Jabberwocky, MVCPC, P.O. Box 1357, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence, visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2024.

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Ann Hunter

March 20, 2024

Dear Joan, Nancy and Laureen,
Bobby was kind and gentle, he always a smile and kind word. He was very bright and loved a good debate!
Oh he loved his family. Especially his beautiful Joan.
RIP Uncle Bobby
""Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal."

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

March 20, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jim Considine, Charlestown

March 20, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.

Michael C Rivera

March 19, 2024

Thank you for your service to country Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.
VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

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22

Visitation

4:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut St., Arlington, MA 02474

Mar

23

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Agnes Church

32 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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