Robert M. Cassesso

Robert M. Cassesso, age 71, of Wakefield died on Sunday at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. He was born on April 21, 1949 and was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Mavrides) Cassesso. Robert was raised in Cambridge and was a graduate of Ringe Tech School. He was the owner and operator of Bobby's Canteen in Cambridge and Lawrence. Robert enjoyed vacationing at his home in Moultonborough, and his other residence in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he would hold court at poolside. He raised Homing Pigeons and loved spending time with his family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley M. Cassesso. He was the loving father of Robert M. Cassesso Jr. and his wife Kerrianne of Wakefield, and Michael L. Cassesso of Wilmington. He was the grandfather of Daisy and Sally. Robert was also the brother of Kathy Monterose of FL, Louis "Skip" Cassesso of CA, Nancy Cassesso of RI, Ann Lamb of Waltham, Peter Cassesso of Ahlstoom, VT, and the late Linda Aintablian, and Adena Stovall. He was also the grandfather of Daisy and Sally. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Wednesday from 4-7pm. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Plummer Youth Promise Program (Home for Boys), 37 Winter Island, Salem MA 01979