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ROBERT MAHAR Obituary

MAHAR, Robert Mr. Robert Mahar, 59, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston, he was the son of Paul and Jeanne (Dooley) Ciarcia. He was the beloved husband of Traci-Reneé (White) Mahar, with whom he has celebrated 30 years of love and 25 years of marriage. Mr. Mahar was raised and educated in Winthrop, graduating from Winthrop High School, class of 1982. After starting their family, Robert and Traci-Reneé moved to Danvers in 2001. He was employed with US Airways/ American Airlines at Logan Airport for 38 years as a crew chief. Rob was a true family man, everything he did was for his family, whom he loved more than anything. He was extremely strong, and even through his battle, his best times were spent with his wife Traci, who loved and cared for him through his battle, but also his children and his beautiful granddaughter, Lyla Ivy. In addition to his beloved wife, Traci-Reneé Mahar, Robert is survived by his daughter, Alanna Mahar, and her fiancé, Scott Starrak; and sons, Robert Mahar, Jr. and John Mahar and his girlfriend Morgan McMahon; granddaughter, Lyla Ivy Starrak; along with his mother, Jeanne Ciarcia; sister Paula Robson; and brother-in-law John H. White III; and 4 nieces and a nephew. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ciarcia; and his sister, Glenna Carew. ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral Service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop, MA on Thursday, March 2nd at 11:30 a.m. Please meet directly at the church. Visiting Hours will be held at O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St. (Rte. 62), DANVERS, on Wednesday, March 1st from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make donations to ACPMP Research Foundation, 491 Baltimore Pike, #177, Springfield, PA 19064. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com O'Donnell Cremations-Funerals–Celebrations, 167 Maple St. (Rte. 62), Danvers, (978)774-6600 www.odonnellfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2023.

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Nancy Cassani West

March 6, 2023

Traci ,
Mark and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Rob. Sending love and hugs to you and your family
Cousin Nancy

Terrie Spellberg

March 1, 2023

Traci and family, I think of you all often. Sending my condolences and prayers to help you get through this difficult time. I know it will be hard, but he isn't suffering anymore. God Bless You All. Love, Aunt Terrie

Debbie & John

March 1, 2023

Traci , Alanna , Scott , Lyla , RJ & John Think of all of you in this very difficult time ! Rob was a loving , caring and very dedicated husband and father ! He will be deeply missed !

Trisha Pettiglio

February 28, 2023

To Traci and your beautiful family. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.May he rest in the sweetest peace. You are all my thoughts and prayers

Barbara.Blake

February 27, 2023

So sorry to hear, knew Bob from Winthrop. Deepest sympathy to his family. Barbara Blake and family

Kelly Hodgkins

February 27, 2023

very sorry for the family with their loss of Bob. We went to high school together. He was a great person.

Barbara Murphy

February 27, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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