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ROBERT MAURO Obituary

MAURO, Robert M. Age 46, of Weston, died on October 31, 2022, after an extended illness faced with great courage and dignity. Bob served as Executive Director of the Irish Institute and founding Director of the Global Leadership Institute at Boston College. While his work took him all over the world, Bob's most significant contributions came in strengthening ties between people in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Boston. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Pyke; his beloved daughters, Dara and Tess; his parents, sister, and his extended family in the United States and Ireland. He is also sadly missed by a large network of friends and colleagues. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rt 30), WAYLAND. Private burial will take place in Linwood Cemetery, Weston, MA. The family plans a memorial service at a future time. In Bob's honor, a trust will be established for the benefit of Dara and Tess. At this time, contributions can either be made via check or by a gofundme found at gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-mauro-family and all funds will be added to the trust for Dara and Tess. If by check: Nolan & King LLC has kindly offered to receive checks on the family's behalf. Checks should be made out to Barbara Pyke (memo: for Dara and Tess) and mailed to Nolan & King at 510 Boston Post Road, Weston MA 02493. For condolences and directions please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2022.

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Ruben D. Useche

October 27, 2023

May Bob rest in peace. You have been in my prayers and I wish words could express the empathy that I would like to awake in comforting Bob's family for this loss. The world misses you Bob, and I will always remember you. R.I.P. my dear friend.

Anna Kelly

December 8, 2022

Deepest condolences, I'm truly shocked to hear of Bob's death. I've fond memories of the exchange programme and the wonderful visit to Boston College. The Mauro and Pyke families are in our thoughts and prayers

Gerardine Doyle

November 27, 2022

Our deepest sympathies are with Barbara, Dara and Tess at this very sad time. Bob was such a wonderful colleague giving so generously of his time to connect Ireland and Boston through his wide network of friends and colleagues. We shall miss Bob very much.

Gerardine and everyone at University College Dublin, College of Business.

Ruben D. Useche

November 14, 2022

Rest in Peace Bob, all my thoughts and prayers are with your wife, daughters, parents, sister, and all the global friends who will never forget you. Dear Bob, I will miss you, and I hope to see you again for a fireside chat in Heaven You were truly a gentleman, a good Samaritan, and a real global connector. May God bless your family. Ruben D. Useche

David Hoey

November 6, 2022

Robert was a good man, kind and generous with his time. He was a pleasure to speak with, endlessly engaging. We met through a UCD project, then a Boston College exchange programme. A great loss. Sincere condolences to his family at this time. With Sympathy. DAVID

Jonathan Walsh

November 6, 2022

I was so very sorry to hear about Bobs passing.
He was such a young man.
Deepest condolences to Barbara and Bobs two daughters, Dara and Tess.
He is in my thoughts this evening in County Down, Ireland.

Doreen McKeown

November 4, 2022

I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I had pleasure of engaging with Bob on a number of business events. A Gentleman to work with and had great vision. Taken too soon from this world. My deepest condolences to his family. Doreen McKeown, Enterprise Ireland.

Pat, Joe and Family

November 3, 2022

We are heartbroken for you Barbara and the girls. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Melligan family.

Class 6a, 1966, O'Connell School, Dublin, Ireland

November 3, 2022

Bob was the beloved Son-in-Law of our esteemed High School Classmate, Gerry Pyke : our deepest sympathies & caring thoughts are with Gerry, Sheila, Barbara, Dara, Tess & all the members of the Pyke and Mauro Families on the sad premature loss of their dear Bob.

Go raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air agus go dtuga Dia Sólás do Mhuintir Pyke agus Mauro...

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Dessie Farrell

November 3, 2022

Bob´s loss will be felt far and wide but particularly by his cherished loved ones. Sincere condolences to Barbara, Dara,Tess, all family, friends and colleagues. Rest in Peace Bob.

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