Robert Francis Pupa

Robert Francis Pupa, Navy veteran, hard-working union electrician, proud father and grandfather, and loving husband, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23rd, surrounded by family. Bobby, also known as Bob, Dad, and Grampa, was born on February 15, 1941 to Frederick and Doris Pupa and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. His youthful adventures included working at Fenway Park, hanging out in Nonantum, or The Lake, and running track as a champion hurdler at Newton North High School and at the Huntington School in Boston.

After high school, he joined the Navy, trained as an electrician, and earned the ranking of petty officer third class. When Bobby completed his service on the USS Oriskany, he continued his training and apprenticeship with his dad, and worked the rest of his life as a dedicated I.B.E.W. Local 103 electrician and electrical foreman in Boston, MA until his retirement. He was a lifelong Democrat, a loyal Boston sports fan, and a kind and caring man with a heart of gold.

He leaves behind his proudest accomplishments, the three daughters he shared with his first wife, the late Leslie (Hescock) Pupa: Heather Nanartowich, and her husband Michael; Jennifer Wallingford, and her husband Todd, and Danielle Wood, and her husband Jeff, all of Hudson, MA. He was predeceased by an infant son, Robert Paul. He loved being a grandfather, and also leaves his six grandchildren: Riley and Owen Nanartowich, Marley and Rudy Wallingford, and Emma and Jackson Wood.

After retirement, Bobby married Denise (Laganiere) Pupa of Montreal. The two divided their time between Hallandale, FL and Hinchinbrooke, Canada, traveled widely, and always made time to visit friends and family. He leaves his loving wife Denise, his step-children Richard Hansen, Johanne Hansen, and Lynn Stella and her husband Ricky, and their families. He also leaves a brother, Frederick Pupa, of St. Augustine, FL, and a sister, Marilyn Stagg, of Chatham, MA, as well as her husband Peter Stagg, and their children. Bobby is also survived by many cousins, nephews, and nieces. He will forever be missed by all who knew him.

Private services for immediate family will be held at a later date. Donations made in Bobby's memory can be made to either the Local 103 Brotherhood Fund (256 Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA 02122) or the Michael J. Fox for Parkinson's Foundation (give.michaeljfox.org).