Robert J. McTaggart

Robert J. McTaggart, 63, passed away on May 5, 2025 at his home. Born in Springfield, MA on March 12, 1962, he was the son of Patricia (McGinty) McTaggart and the late Robert B. McTaggart. He graduated from Longmeadow High School in 1980 and then attended George Washington University, the University of Massachusetts and Springfield Technical Community College.
Rob will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and nurse. He loved a good laugh, an audience for a funny story, a family gathering or an energetic party.
For over 30 years, Rob worked as a critical care nurse at Holyoke Medical Center and was awarded the Stellar Nurse Award. In his spare time, he enjoyed nature, fishing, hiking, and animals, especially dogs. He explored his artistic side with photography, sketching and attending school for graphic design. Rob had a love of Rome, Maine as well. The calming water of Great Pond always brought him peace. Above all, Rob was an incredible father and grandfather.
To cherish his memory, Rob leaves his wife, Karen McTaggart; his children Robert P. and his wife Arlene Mateo, Keeley, Chase, Tanner and Rory McTaggart; his grandchildren Stevie and Robert A. McTaggart; his stepsons Conor and Collin Parks; his mother, Patricia McTaggart; his sister, Ann Kalass and her husband Scott and their children Katie and Natalie; his brother John McTaggart and his wife Maricella and their children Jameson and Riley; his close friend Bill Myers as well as many other extended family members and friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 9 AM 11:30 AM at Southwick Forastiere Funeral & Cremation, 624 College Highway. Words of remembrance will be shared at 11:30 AM.
Contributions in Robs memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children New England, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.forastiere.com
Services
Visitation
Tuesday
May 13, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Southwick Forastiere Funeral & Cremation
624 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Time of Remembrance
Tuesday
May 13, 2025
11:30 AM
Southwick Forastiere Funeral & Cremation
624 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077