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Robert Tighe Obituary

Robert F. Tighe of Arlington and originally of Dorchester, Mass., passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. Service: Memorial Mass will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, Texas 76016. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Rob's memory to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 2600 Virginia Ave. N.W., Suite 104, Washington, D.C. 20037, or www.vvmf.org. Rob was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Bartholomew Tighe, devoted father of James John "J.J." of Michigan, Wayne Patrick and Courtney Ann Tighe, both of Texas, brother of James M. "Bo" of Duxbury, Mass., Peter L. of Florida and Christopher J. of Peabody, Mass.; and cherished "Pop Pop" of Brendan, Ryan, Anderson, Hunter, Logan, Gabriella and the late Sydney.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 18, 2013.

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Cathy Jones

September 5, 2013

Courtney and Pat it is Cathy Jones here, yea old school Spirit of Texas. I am so sorry for you both and I will pray for your serenity. Love you guys and may God bless and keep you.

August 28, 2013

Courtney, I am so sorry to see that you lost your father. Your family is in prayers of the Wright family and also the Lindsay Wright Bergin family. May you find comfort in your many memories of your sweet daddy.

Ed Huckman

August 27, 2013

I am very sorry for your families loss. Robert was unique in many ways. He was the best of the old "Gladiators" that worked at Leavenworth many years ago. He literally saved my life on several occasions while working together. Who will I argue with now? God bless Robert and I know that in heaven you will still be cheering for the Patriots,

Jason Yaffe

August 25, 2013

To the Tighe Family,
Each year Rob poured his energy and heart into helping as a race official at a cross country relay race I help host in Dallas, TX. Yesterday marked our 29th annual event, but our first in ten plus years without Rob gracing the race course. Rob's passing was recognized before the start of the race with a moment of silence before the meet starter, Mr. John Pritchett, fired off a one gun salute. Rob made our meet a special event and the world a better place. He will be missed.
With great sadness, Jason Yaffe (Greenhill School)

Johnny & Katherine Lee

August 24, 2013

To Pat & Family: We were deeply saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. He was a good man and a hard working, successful investigator. We received word in March that he was seriously ill, but we did not know any details.
May God's peace and love comfort you during this most difficult time.

Johnny & Katherine Lee

August 24, 2013

To Pat and Family: We were deeply saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. He was a good man and a hard working, successful investigator. We received word in March that he was ill, but we did not know the nature or seriousness of the illness. May God's peace and comfort be with you during this most difficult time.

Katy Fugate

August 20, 2013

Courtney -- “The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering” Ben Okri
All my love!! Your father will be missed.

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