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ROBERT T. "BOB" ALIANO

ROBERT T. "BOB" ALIANO obituary, Roslindale, MA

FUNERAL HOME

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Feb. 22, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

ROBERT ALIANO Obituary

ALIANO , Robert T. "Bob" Former owner of Rialto Barber Shop, Roslindale, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away, on February 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Eileen M. (Jansky) Aliano. Devoted father of David Aliano of West Roxbury, Mark Aliano of Biddeford, ME, Deborah Aliano of Boston and the late Robert J. Aliano, Jr. He leaves his beloved dog, "Buddy." Brother of Lorraine Kilroy of Canton and Sonny Aliano of Walpole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A staple of our community, Bob will be missed by the countless friends and loyal customers he made at The Rialto Barber Shop, where he worked faithfully since 1959. Bob will be profoundly missed by his shop family, Mark Clinton, Nick Elias and friend, Vicky Elias, who worked alongside him for 32 years. Visiting Hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Sunday, February 22, from 2-5pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, February 23, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa of Avila Church, at 10am. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2026.

Memorial Events
for ROBERT ALIANO

Feb

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Feb

23

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Feb

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

MA

Funeral services provided by:

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Memories and Condolences
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7 Entries

Louie bright

Yesterday

Rest In Peace Bob

Lisa Marie Prisinzano

Yesterday

My heart goes out to Dave and his brother and family, and his dog buddy, who he loved so much .Bob was such a great person guy and funny. Life is so unfair, sending my love, prayers, and deepest condolences to all family and friends. May you rest in eternal peace, in Heaven with your wife and Jesus

Billy DeNapoli

February 19, 2026

Very sorry for your loss. A true Roslindale icon. May he rest in peace.

Michelle

February 19, 2026

So sorry for your loss Bob was a great guy he will forever be missed he is now with your mom

Janet ( Doyle ) Folan

February 19, 2026

Dear David and Family, please know that your Dad is now with your Mom, and as a rejoined couple once again...they are watching over you, just from their higher beautiful residence, Heaven

Robert platt

February 18, 2026

Robert and I go back a lot of years our friendship was over 30 years and I have many fond memories of him and his devoted wife. We had lots of laughs and was like a brother.. Now he´s with the love of his life. Robert, may you rest in peace! God bless you, my friend I love you, Robert

Jessica Harvey

February 18, 2026

Oh Mark, I am terribly sorry to hear about your dad. No matter your age, it is so difficult to lose a parent. My heart breaks for you and your family. Jessica

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