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ROBERT HAYDEN Obituary
Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Kathleen "Katy" (Desmond) Hayden. Devoted father of Eileen Murphy and her husband Richard of Hanover, Robert Hayden, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Duxbury, Kathy Smith and her husband Greg of Duxbury and Kevin Hayden and his wife Jennifer of Easton. Cherished Papa of Kailey, Hannah, Jackie, Ryan, Tori, Hayden, Alex, Thomas and Lydia. Loving brother of Mary Morrissey of Salem. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday, 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations, in memory of Robert, may be made to Cops For Kids With Cancer, 14 Michele Lane, Braintree, MA 02184. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT HAYDEN
Moose
February 22, 2024
They just don´t make men like him anymore, had the pleasure of meeting him back in the 70´s downtown Boston, your missed rest in peace
David Jaime
February 17, 2022
Still getting after it Sir.
Always Faithful
Richard canzano
February 12, 2021
Always thinking you my pal
April 17, 2020
Once I remember how Robert told me a story about how he ripped a criminals wig off once and it was by total accident. He always was smiling and always called me big al, he called me this because I am one of his grand children.
Mike Taylor
February 21, 2020
Bob is the kind of person that made American a great country. Lets honor him by taking care of it.
Gary Bratsos
March 6, 2018
Rest In Peace Bob, miss and think of you often. .
Jim Nugent
March 3, 2017
I knew Bob for more than 35 years and I have never known anyone who packed more adventure into life than Bob did his.
Many of us think of things we would like to do--Bob did them. Boy, did he have stories!
Bob was a great guy with a great heart who will be missed by many
Ed Daly
March 2, 2017
Bobby was one of the most compassionate and tough men that I've ever known.
He was an inspiring character. I feel privileged to have known him.
Ed Daly
March 2, 2017
Dedicated man. Loved to run with him. Taught me so much about my job. May he rest in peace. Lieutenant Charles E. Santoro (Ret.QPD)
Anthony Everett
March 1, 2017
My deepest sympathy on Bobby's passing. He was generous to, and supportive of, this reporter when he was Deputy Superintendent in Boston. When he took over as Chief in Lawrence, I happened to cover the ceremony and remember how moved he was when his father pinned on his new badge. We talked about that years later when we would see each other on the South Shore. Honorable, decent and strong as an ox. Many are diminished by his passing. Godspeed.
Brian Sullivan
March 1, 2017
As a TV News Cameraman in the mid-1980's, I had the pleasure of dealing with Supt. Hayden when he was part of an undercover force patrolling the Boston Common. He was respectful to everyone whether it was friend or foe. A wonderful man. The world would be a better place if there were a few more people like Bob Hayden. Rest in Peace.
Marcia Sarrouf
March 1, 2017
My best memories of Bob were at Bay State Winter Games at the Williams College skating rink. For several years he accompanied Katy for the weekend.On the last night of the competition he sat in the judges room talking to all of us.He also made sure he was available to help me carry my equipment out to my car. One year I was unable to be at the games as I was helping my daughter after she had surgery. She lives in Connecticut. He got my phone number and made a special call to me telling me how sorry he was. Bob was a great man.!
June Somers
March 1, 2017
Cousin Bobby was so good to my Dad, Lou Ricci. He was always there for him. My father has such great fondness for Bobby. I hope he takes Dad for a ride on his motorcycle in heaven.
March 1, 2017
I was talking with a detective BPD, about Chief Bobby Hayden and he said that Officer Hayden was the greatest Boston Police Officer of the 20th century......quote . From the Codman AC to Bunker Hill in Charlestown He was the greatest and will be missed forever. RIP my friend and hero Bob . Eddie Roche Savin Hill/Neponset .
paul davis
March 1, 2017
I grew up across the street from Bobby in the 1960s,He gave Me a ride on His BPD-TPF motorcycle around 1969 and I still ride every day. (night actually) Paul Davis
Lt. Brendan Walsh
March 1, 2017
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Bob's family. My father Thomas Walsh worked with Bob in the late 60's and throughout the 70's with the TPF. I have many fond memories from my youth of my father and Bob sharing their passions for police work and working out. They ran and lifted weights together and worked anticrime in the 'combat zone.' He came to my dad's wake five years ago almost to the day of his passing. In my mind they both will always be the young, tough committed cops and fathers they always were. May he rest in Peace.
February 28, 2017
Hey Bobby remember "Skully" its me Matt Melly We use to work out at Huntington YMCA Doing necks weights handball you wore no gloves run.
You came a long way and i know you never forgot where you came from.
God bless rip
Michael O'Hanlon
February 28, 2017
Several years ago Bob walked into my musical Diner in Cork,Ireland he asked for a cup of tea and enquired if I had The Platters singing "Smoke gets in your eyes",which I had. That was the beginning of a great friendship especially via the Internet.His bike trip around Ireland in the WINTER was a great story which Bob put to print,thankfully I still have my copy which was a masterpiece.I'm going to miss Bob,he was "one of a kind",so tonight I'll raise a glass of Jameson Whiskey to a dear friend Bob Hayden.Sleep well my friend,you've earned it. Michael O'Hanlon.
Alison McCann
February 28, 2017
Smart, compassionate, tough (when he needed to be), resilient, generous with his time and energy,dedicated professional and devoted family man. Everybody who met Bobby wanted to be his friend. I am richer for having known him.
I bet he's holding hands with Katy right now. Wishing his family peace and comfort at this time
Mike Taylor
February 28, 2017
A Great American Patriot. Honored to have you as a true friend.
Charles McDonald
February 28, 2017
Loyal, brave, generous, compassionate. A natural leader who had walked the walk and was friends with the CEO and the janitor wherever he was. So fortunate to have known you. Condolences to Bob's treasured family.
February 28, 2017
My name is Bob McCarthy and I knew Bob for a number of yeas when he worked for the MBTA. He would do anything for you, God Bless Robert
Larry Moulter
February 28, 2017
A gentleman and a true professional. He made the events at the old Garden go well because of his assistance and understanding
He knew how to work with people for the common good
He will be missed
Terri Lee (DeStefano) Chicarello
February 27, 2017
What a truly remarkable man Bobby was! He has left an impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I will remember Bobby as a hero and a legend, and I will never forget him. My condolences to the entire Hayden family.
Rest in peace, Bobby
February 27, 2017
THE BEST BOSS I EVER WORKED FOR. AN INCREDIBLE INSPIRING HUMAN BEING. ONE OF THE FEW GREAT MEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. FRANK WALSH
February 27, 2017
PLEASURE TO HAVE WORKED FOR HIM. INCREDIBLE INSPIRING BOSS. THE BEST I EVER WORKED FOR. FRANK WALSH
Paul and Gladys Gaines
February 27, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the entire Hayden Family. Bob's loss will not only be felt by his family and personal friends but by those in law enforcement who he crossed paths with - he was a natural leader, a gentleman and a great person all around - a loss to all.
Paul and I were honored to have known him and have worked with him - one of a kind man.
Our most sincere regards -
Paul and Gladys Gaines
February 27, 2017
R.I.P. Bobby, There are not enough words to describe the type of man you were..I had the honor of working with you and enjoyed every minute of it..you are going to be missed..Rest in Peace old buddy...
Frankie DeSario
PAUL BAKER
February 27, 2017
THERE ARE GOOD GUYS AND A FEW GREAT GUYS .....YOU MY FRIEND ARE ONE OF THE FEW GREAT GUYS...ALWAYS READY TO HELP....YOU'RE THE BEST
Marty Sharpe
February 27, 2017
RIP Bobby. I have wonderful memories of our days as Suffolk University students,
Love, Marty Epstein Sharpe
kathleen short
February 27, 2017
My love and prayers to your children and grandchildren, the love of your life. I loved talking to you at the beach house.You were proud my uncle Police Chief Daniel Short gave you your first summer police job in Hull. You took your time to come to Stonehill College and give a very interesting talk on policing on one of my retreats. You and Katy loved the beach. May you both rest in peace.Loving energy Sister Kathleen Short csj
Vinnie DiFazio
February 27, 2017
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. As you know he was very well respected, by me and other members of the BPD. He was always the first one thru the door. They don't make bosses like that anymore. God Bless.
Roger DeMinico
February 27, 2017
Have a good journey my friend.
Your former partner on BPD.
Karen (DeStefano) DiLoreto
February 27, 2017
Bob was an incredible man. He was a true and dear friend to my Dad, Ralph DeStefano when they were both members of the Boston Police Department. He joined my family for many dinners and would tell us wonderful stories of his experiences. When our Mother passed he was asked to eulogize her and he articulated his closeness and dedication to our family. The DeStefano Family was so very fortunate to have known him. He enriched our lives and made the world a better place.
Rita & Tommy Foley
February 27, 2017
Bobby , Pat & Family,
Your Dad was an amazing man, This is very sad news for all of us who knew him.
With our deepest sympathy,
Rita & Tommy Foley
Mickey Finn
February 27, 2017
Bobby was a great friend who was always there for me and I will always remember him for his sincerity.
On behalf of Ring 4, Veterans Boxers Association I extend the deepest of sympathy to the Hayden Family.
Mickey Finn
February 27, 2017
Bobby was a great friend who was always there for me and I will always remember him for his sincerity.
On behalf of Ring 4, Veterans Boxers Association I extend the deepest of sympathy to the Hayden Family.
Bobby Curtis
February 27, 2017
Many years ago, while he was off duty at the Hingham Hockey rink he ended upsetting next to my elderly mother who lived in Dorchester. Through their conversation she learned that he was a Boston Cop covering her area. She told him of some troubles that she was having with some neighborhood thugs. Bobby, without ever knowing my Mom prior, wrote down his work phone and home phone numbers and told her if she had any more problems to call his work number first and if he was off duty then to call him at home, telling her that he would get his people to help her right away. After that, he and his Officers made many passes by her home and pulled in to talk with her to ask how things were going. There were no more problems after these kids saw Bobby Hayden and his Officers stopping by Mom's house.He even had the Police Horses patrol her street. God bless him, Rest in Peace.
February 27, 2017
So sorry to hear about Bob Hayden. I saw then-Lieutenant Hayden every day as he would stop in the store I worked at in West Corner on his way to/from work. My father also served under him in the Boston PD for many years and said he was one of the most respected leaders in the BDP. He was a great guy who devoted his life to law enforcement. He will be missed.
Juli Smith-Caldwell
February 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was a tremendous human being and a wonderful listener and friend. He is missed!
Juli Smith-Caldwell
Steven Barry
February 27, 2017
He made the world a safer place
Richard Payeur
February 27, 2017
Right after I moved to Lawrence, Chief Hayden took over, I never felt so safe in this city. I remember him running through our neighborhood with some of his men. My sympathies on a great loos. Rest in Peace!
Michael Berlo
February 27, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Hayden family. I met Mr. Hayden while working for him at the M.B.T.A. He was a man of great character whom I had a great deal of respect for. May you all find peace during this difficult time.
Peggy Ennis Macozek
February 26, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences for your lose.You have been reunited with the love of your life. Rest in Peace.
R P
February 26, 2017
Now that you are Safely Home my Friend and your work here is done , May you rest in everlasting peace with your most beloved Katy. A life way too short , But a life well lived. Honorable , Knowledgeable , and Fiercely Loyal R.I.P. old Friend till we meet again..
Mary Claire Kennedy
February 26, 2017
Lawrence can never repay Bob Hayden for his years of dedicated service. His courage was contagious as was his work ethic and his compassion for those he served and protected. We will remember him always. He will be truly missed.
Mary Claire Kennedy,
Rae Marchand,
Jack McCarthy
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