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Robert Hartigan Obituary

Of Medford and Gloucester, August 16th, died peacefully at home after a long illness. Beloved husband of Marie (Cascio) Hartigan and the late Emma (DeRosa) Hartigan. Devoted father of Cynthia Hartigan of Medford, Paula Galdo and her husband Vincent of Frisco TX, Robert M. Hartigan Jr. of Melrose, Marie Dilger and her husband Erik of South Boston and Melissa Hartigan of Medford. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Emma and Alexandra Galdo. Dear brother of Nancy Johansen and her husband Robert of Nevada City, CA and John Hartigan and his wife Theresa of Peabody. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN at Medford line on Tuesday, Aug. 19th at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 9 AM. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 18th 4-8 PM. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Partners Hospice, 281 Winter St, Suite 200, Waltham MA or to the Dana Farber Thoracic Oncology Dept, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St, Boston MA 02115. For complete obituary, guestbook & directions please visit www.breslinfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Pat McLaughlin

August 29, 2008

John,
I am sorry for your loss. But rest assured, he is in a better place.

God Bless you!

Mary Butts

August 20, 2008

Dear Marie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss talking with Bob. I pray that God will grant you strength and peace at this difficult time.

Lydia Garvey

August 19, 2008

Dear Marie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
All the Garveys

AL & RITA VENTURA

August 18, 2008

DEAR MARIE AND FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF BOB. HE WAS A GOOD AND GENTLE MAN.

Diane LeBlanc

August 18, 2008

Marie, John and families

Our sincere condolences to a dear member of our Winter Hill Yacht Club family. Our sympathies go out to you all.

Sincerely,

Diane & Michael LeBlanc

WHYC

August 18, 2008

Marie, John and family
Our prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Your friends at Winter Hill Yacht Club

WHYC

August 18, 2008

Marie, John and family
Our prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Your friends at Winter Hill Yatch Club

Lauren Shaw

August 18, 2008

Marie and family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.

Denise Brennan

August 18, 2008

Robert and Cyndi,
I'm so sorry to hear of Dad's passing. Please know I'm thinking of you both and that my deepest sympathy is with you at this time.
With all my love,
Denise

Michael Valvo

August 18, 2008

Bob Hartigan was a person we can all aspire to be like in kindness of heart and generosity of spirit.

Condolences to my dear cousin Marie as well as their children and his brother.

Jim & Camilla Casey

August 18, 2008

Dear Marie & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Our deepest sympathy.

John and Dianne Spadafora

August 18, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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