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Robert Spitz Obituary

Robert William Jacob Spitz "Bobby" of Hull, died March 1, 2020. Bobby adored his family and friends. He was an athlete. He was a captain amongst his teammates having played on varsity teams from freshman through senior year in football, hockey and baseball, earning thirteen varsity letters along the way. He knew all the ins and outs of each game and enjoyed teaching others. Bobby was also a passionate Boston sports fan. Bobby loved animals and he loved music, especially the Grateful Dead. One of Bobby's greatest loves was the ocean and working as a fisherman on the "McCafferey" and the "Donna Jean". Bobby was kind, loving, loyal, honest, and everyone's best friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved son of Kurt and Patricia (McNamara) Spitz of Hull. Cherished brother of Katherine Spitz of Hull. Grandson of the late Robert and Elinor McNamara and William and Rosalie Spitz. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, the "Hull Kids", especially the Class of '13, his coaches and teammates and the local fishing community who supported him and loved him so much. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4 - 8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), Hingham. Funeral Mass will be Friday in St. Mary's Parish in St. Ann's Church, Hull at 10 a.m.. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, Bobby's family strongly encourages donations in his memory be made to Hull Boosters, PO Box 305, Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Mar. 4, 2020.

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Todd Sullivsn

March 20, 2020

Bobby was such a pleasure to be around. I only had the pleasure of knowing him for three years. I enjoyed my time with him talking about sports and music. Such a sharp dude. He was always making me laugh. I looked forward to hanging with him on Thursday for trivia. He will be missed by many.

Todd Sullivan

Pam frizzell

March 5, 2020

Dear Spitz Family,
Our deepest sympathy, Bobby was a great and talented young man you must be so proud to have him as a son. He was a good friend to our daughter Michelle and many others. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
The Frizzell family.

Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

Lisa Connor

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Vanessa Sheriff

March 5, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dave McKay

March 5, 2020

I knew Bobby just 2 years. We came from different generations but shared a love and respect for sports. Bib was a true gentleman. He showed me great respect. I will never forget his kindness to me. My sincere prayers ate with his family and many friends.

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Ethan Johnston

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Kurt Spitz

March 4, 2020

when bobby was 4 he was he use to love batting with tennis balls so I came home from work he would by sitting on our front steps dressed in a red sox tshirt-nomar-cap bucket of balls and a bat resting on his shoulders so I would pull up and say 'bob,want to go fishing?'he would look me dead in the eye and say 'I don't have time for that get your glove'and pick up his bucket and walk into our yard he was the adult in our relationship he was so easy to raise he was active and fun and happiness wasn't far behind he was real he was one of a kind bs wasn't in bobs vocabulary as father his integrity is what I am most proud of love dad ps sorry steve about your flowers but bobby always appreciated you giving him the balls back wanted to blame brain buy he was a lefty you know your were a special person in his life steve thank you

March 4, 2020

use to come home from work and bobby was 4 maybe 5 he loved hitting tennis balls with a wuffle ball bat when I arrive he would be on our front steps with his bucket of tennis balls his red sox tshirt -nomar-,hat and a bat resting on his shoulder so I pull up and say 'hi bob want to go bike riding? he would look me dead in the eye and say I don't have time for this get your glove and walk to our yard he was the adult in our relationship he was so eay to raise always achtive and fun god blessed me so much by putting him my life he wasn't fake he was the real deal bs wasn't in bobs vocabulary he broke the mold love you dad p.s.sorry steve about your flowers but bobby always appreciated you giving the balls back I always wanted to blame brian but he was a lefty

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