Robert D. "Bob" Scully

Robert D. "Bob" Scully

Robert Scully Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Robert D. Scully of South Boston passed away on May 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (McGrath) Scully. Devoted father of Erin Gately and her husband Jared of Franklin. Loving grandfather of Tyler and Juliana. Cherished brother of Joan Ballantyne and Joseph Scully. Brother-in-law of Pat and Steve Foley, Jack and Patti McGrath, Ned and Janice McGrath. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob was born in South Boston on April 27,1948 to the late Joseph and Aldone (Diefert) Scully.

Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester St South Boston on Saturday May 31st from 12-3pm. Followed by a Prayer Service at 3pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. He was late member of Millwrights Local 1121. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bob may be made to Special Olympics Massachusetts 512 Forest St Marlborough MA 01752.

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146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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