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ROBERT ZAWATSKY Obituary

ZAWATSKY, Robert G. Of Billerica, Feb. 13. Beloved husband of Joyce (Smith) Zawatsky. Loving father of Brian Zawatsky and his wife Stephanie of Dracut and the late Laurie A. Proia. Cherished Papa of Meghan, Alyssa and Jake. Brother-in-law of Janis Smith and her husband Leroy and William Smith and his wife Nancy. Father-in-law of Thomas Proia. Brother of the late Joseph F. Zawatsky. Also survived by friends Bill and Sheila Sartell as well as many others, his best friend Miss Molly, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday from the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., BILLERICA at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Theresa Church, Billerica at 10 a.m. Relatives and Friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of MA and RI, in Memory of Robert Zawatsky, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica Late US Navy Veteran www.sweeneymemorialfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2012.

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Phil and Mairin Smith

February 15, 2012

Uncle Bob you meant so much to so many , you will always have a special place in my heart for all the little things that seemed so small to you but so much to me . Thanks for being you ! love philip and mairin ,Oh yeah uncle bob I hope god is waiting for you on the first tee with ALL OF THE PRO V 1s you "found" !!!

phil and mairin smith

February 15, 2012

Uncle Bob you meant so much to so many , you will always have a special place in my heart for all the little things that seemed so small to you but so much to me . Thanks for being you ! love philip and mairin

Carol Gill

February 15, 2012

Dear Joyce

So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol Gill

February 15, 2012

Joyce we are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have many funny memories of Bob, he had a such a wonderful outlook on life. May those many happy memories mend your heart and help you through this rough time.

Bob and Nancy Walsh

Renee Roberts

February 15, 2012

Joyce, Brian, Stephanie, Meghan, Jake, Alyssa & Family~
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I will always remember Bob as a warm and loving Husband, Father, Papa and Friend. He took great pride in his family. He will be sorely missed. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.

Renee, George, Victoria & Taylor

Paul/Ginny Eckman

February 15, 2012

Brian, we are very sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. May your father rest in eternal peace.

Sharon Pimentel

February 15, 2012

Joyce - I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sharon Pimentel

RICK WARNER

February 15, 2012

SO SORRY FOR YOUR (AND OUR) LOSS.HE WILL CERTAINLY MISSED. GOD BLESS

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