Robert P. Wheeler

Mr. Robert P. Wheeler, age 96, of Malden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16th at Care One at Peabody. He was the devoted husband of the late Janet (Sorice) Wheeler.
Born and raised in Boston, Bob was the son of the late Thomas and Helen (Dooley) Wheeler. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served his country during the Korean War with honor and dedication. After his service, Bob pursued his education, graduating from Northeastern University and Wentworth Institute. He went on to a career as an electrical engineer at Raytheon. Bob made Malden his home in 1960, where he created a life centered on family. Above all, Bob cherished his loved ones-his family was his greatest joy and source of pride.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra DeCristoforo and her husband Andrew; his son, Robert P. Wheeler, Jr.; and his cherished grandchildren, Evan, Haley and her husband Kevin, and Matthew and his wife Nune.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at noon. Interment, at the request of the family, is private.