John Arthur "AJ" Robicheau

John Arthur "AJ" Robicheau obituary

John Arthur "AJ" Robicheau

John Robicheau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William J. Gormley Funeral Home on Oct. 29, 2025.

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ROBICHEAU, John Arthur of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 28, 2025. Beloved husband of the late great Natalie Robicheau. Loving father of Michael A. Robicheau, the late Robert J. Robicheau, Laura M. Mulry and her husband James, and Jennifer L. Robicheau and her wife Kristen, all of West Roxbury. Devoted son of the late Antoine and Agatha Robicheau and son-in-law of the late Michael and Carmela Vozzella. Devoted Papa of Michelle, Vanessa, James, Paige, John, Natalie and Gino Arthur. Also survived by his first great-grandchild James Joseph Mulry IV. Cherished brother of the late Jeanne Murray, Noreen Campedelli, Joseph Robicheau and Kathleen Marsh. Brother-In-Law of Henry Vozzella of Sharon and the late Theodore, Joseph, and John Vozzella. Affectionately known as Dr. Doolittle to his backyard menagerie of chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits and turkeys. Now reunited with his beloved cat Nico, his constant companion who was always by his side.

AJ was the founder and President of AJ Robicheau Construction company. His commitment to hard work and excellence in his craft was surpassed only by his devotion to his family. AJ was a dedicated husband and father first and foremost. He treasured his children and grandchildren. An accomplished skeet shooting enthusiast, he was a respected member of the Minuteman shooting community.

Visiting hours at William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, October 30, from 9-11am, followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church at 11:30am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. For directions and guestbook, www.gormleyfuneral.com

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Patricia Rider

October 30, 2025

I am so saddened to hear of this. Arthur treated me like one of the family as I am Robert´s girlfriend. Marina Bay was also one of his homes away from home. Dear Michael, Laura and Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Forever in my heart. God bless you, Art. You were the best !

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