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ROBERT O'NEILL Obituary

O'NEILL, Robert E. "Pots" 69 years of age. Of Charlestown November 18, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Gail F. (Sullivan) O'Neill. Devoted father of Robert W. O'Neill & Phillip E. O'Neill. Beloved brother of Helen Jacobs of Dorchester & the late Ann Duncan, Christine McCarthy, Mary O'Neill, Jean Reilly & Leonard O'Neill. Loving uncle of many nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend Robert's Funeral Service on Saturday at 10 am. in the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home 220 Bunker Hill St. CHARLESTOWN. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, Malden. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8 pm. in the funeral home. Treasurer of Special Townies & member of Old Charlestown Schoolboys Assoc. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Robert's name to Special Townies, 336 Main St. Charlestown, MA. 02129. For obituary, directions & online condolences, please visit www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2012.

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Paul Mondello

September 6, 2013

Wow, We new him as Potsy outside of Charlestown. We went to college at Suffolk University 50 years ago, and after a few decades reconnect as I had an office on Main Street in Charlestown, often enjoying a coffee at DD or lunch at Papa Ginos. I will miss Potsy.

Don MacAdam-CHS '61

November 28, 2012

I am deeply saddened to hear of "Pots" passing. My condolences to the O'Neil family. A great guy and classmate.

Thomas Getherall

November 25, 2012

Pots was a great husband, dad and friend. I so enjoyed watching him play in all the halfball tourneys. God bless Bobby and his family.

November 25, 2012

To the O'Neill Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Bob, I am sure wonderful memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
John and Shelagh Farley
Walpole, Mass.

Michael & Janice Murphy

November 25, 2012

To the O'Neil Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bob was respect by many and loved by all.

DOTTIE NARDONE

November 24, 2012

REMEMBERING YOU ALWAYS BEING AT THE GILLIS'S HOUSE SUCH A GREAT PERSON

mary Roche

November 23, 2012

Phillip, Bobby and family Your dad was a remarkable man . Anybody who knew him loved him. He was most famous for the half ball tournement. May he rest in peace. Joe and Mary Roche

The Ellington Family

November 23, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Charles Harrngton

November 23, 2012

Members of the O'Neill family,
I was saddened to learn of the death of Bobby. He was a friend that goes back to the 1950s, when I lived in the project. I will remember him in my prayers during this difficult time.
Charles Harrington

November 22, 2012

bob you never complained no matter how many times you were asked everything was always ok you were a great guy r i p the owens family

Sandra

November 21, 2012

Worked with Bob in the eighties for a short 6 months.His smile, laugh and sense of humor were big as life.A true townie. May God surround your family with his peace.

Stephen Ferrick-Manley

November 21, 2012

To all of Bob's family and friends ~

I met Bob in 1990 when we began working together at the U.S. Treasury. He was a loyal friend and colleague. I always appreciated his wit and wisdom.

Tootie&Phil

November 21, 2012

gonna be missed a lot Bob

Leah Sullivan

November 21, 2012

Deeply saddned to hear of Bob's passing. I have many fond childhood memories of he and Gail. My deepest condolences to his family

November 21, 2012

Remembering the good times. Rest in peace, my friend.

Mike "Stick" Hickey, Medford, Ma.

Patti Pesaturo (Rooney)

November 21, 2012

So sorry to hear about Bob's passing, he was a wonderful friend to the Rooney Family and I am sure he & Gail are having a good laugh together. Our Prayers & thoughts to all the family.

Duggan Family

November 21, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Buddy Stevens

November 21, 2012

Bobby in the early years we shared a lot of great times

Charles Papasodoro

November 20, 2012

To all the O'neill Family. I am very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was a "Lifelong Friend" who will be sorely missed by myself and all his friends in his hometown of *Charlestown, Ma*. God bless and Rest in Peace "Pots"!

Charlie McGonagle.

November 20, 2012

See ya, Bob. You were a true inspiration.

?bob Gillis

November 20, 2012

Great friend and truly a great human be missed very much see you later old pal

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