Robert A. "Bob" Palleschi

Robert A. "Bob" Palleschi, 79
1946 - 2025
Saugus - Mr. Robert A. Palleschi, age 79, died unexpectedly at Life Care Center of Lynn. He was the husband of Ellen (Erekson) Palleschi with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Lynn, a resident for there 31 years, he was the son of the late Anthony and Elsie (Dobbins). A resident of Saugus for the last 48 years, Bob worked at SAO (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) in Cambridge retiring from his executive position in 2012 as Deputy Director of Operations and Finance. He was a graduate of St. Mary's in Lynn, Northeastern University with an ASBA in 1968 and a BSBA in 1974. He loved to golf, had an interest in sports, pets and animals. Bob was a member of the Saugus Knights of Columbus, the Saugus Lions Club.
His community activities and positions included; 36 years a member of the Saugus Finance Committee, with the last 12 years as chairman. Bob was Interim Saugus Town Manager from 2014-2015, he additionally volunteered as a member of GLSS (Greater Lynn Senior Services) Advisory Board, joining this Board in the Fall of 2017. He served as a member of the Board of directors for IRSH (Indian Rock Supportive Housing) , senior housing. Bob volunteered as a board member of the Council of Aging for the Saugus Senior Center, as well as a board member on the Saugus Housing Authority, and a Town Meeting member. He has been an usher at Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus
Besides his wife, Bob is survived by his sister Janice Palleschi-Braney and her husband Paul Braney of NH, sister-in-law Barbara Voigt and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James and Richard Palleschi.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter @MSPCA.org, St. Mary's School @stmaryslynn.com, or the Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, MA 01906.
Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., SAUGUS, on Tuesday 9 -11 a.m. A funeral mass will follow in the church at 10:45 a.m. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lynn. For condolences BisbeePorcella.com.