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Robert Fennell Obituary
April 8, 1926 - April 12, 2019
Myrtle Beach
Robert Francis Fennell entered into eternal rest April 12, 2019.
Robert was born in Passaic, New Jersey and lived in Clifton before settling in Nutley, New Jersey in 1963. Robert is a veteran of World War II.
Having served as a Marine stationed in Guam, Robert returned home to become a mechanic and met the love of his life, Claire Fennell. They were married in 1949 and started a family soon after. Robert worked for Barry Transportation and LJ Kennedy Trucking Company before moving to Myrtle Beach in his retirement in 1992.
He shared 68 loving years with his late wife Claire. Among some of his greatest joys, he had the opportunity to meet and spend time with two great grandchildren, Ava Claire and Brady Francis.
His loving wife, Claire Fennell predeceased him in May 2018. He is survived by his son
Glenn Fennell (Ellen Moran), daughter Carol Petillo (Donald Petillo), granddaughter Donna Wiggins (Michael Wiggins) and great grandson Brady Francis Wiggins, late grandson Robert Petillo (Megan Petillo) and great granddaughter Ava Claire Petillo.
Visitation will be held June 8th from 1:00-2:00 pm and Service immediately following in the Chapel at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net
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Memories and Condolences
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2 Entries
Stasia Plump
June 11, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you with the recent death of Dad. He has joined your Mom in Heaven and once again they are united together where they will continue to watch over you and all your family from Heaven above.
Guy/Roberta Lachapelle
May 30, 2019
To Carol & family: Very sorry for your lose.
Bob & Claire were a beautiful couple we shared wonderful memories of good times.
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McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory910 67th Ave North P.O. Box 7506, Corner of 67th Ave. And Bypass 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory910 67th Ave North P.O. Box 7506, Corner of 67th Ave. And Bypass 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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