Robert M. Pinato

1934 - 2016

Robert M. Pinato, "Buddy" to his friends, born on September 5, 1934, in Boston, formerly of East Boston, Quincy, Brockton and presently Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his life partner of 32 years, Dotti Miller, 4 children, Robert, Theresa, Joseph and Audrey. Buddys grandchildren, Shannon, Ikumi, Tennille, Jake, James, Carissa and Pryce Christopher; as well as two great-grandchildren, Ariella and Aidan. His brother, Kenneth Pignato, two sisters, Katherine Hellmuth and Ann Garrity, and his brotherly cousin, Phillip Carfagno. In addition, all of Dottis children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved "Papa" very much as their own. Buddy was previously married to Audrey Jamieson, deceased in 1987. He was predeceased by his parents Michael Pignato in 1977 and Josephine (Carfagno) Pignato in 1943. He grew up in East Boston and Dorchester, graduated from Dorchester High School, entered the Army and was a Korean War veteran. He had been a US Postal employee, as well as a union representative, for over 40 years, with most of his career spent in Quincy. He was also a strong vocal and vital cog in the community he lived, the town of Kingston, over the past 18 years. His greatest love is his family; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss him, his wisdom and humor, dearly. His sharp mind and with kept alive by the challenge of crossword puzzles and Jeopardy. Buddys funeral services will be held at Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, Kingston, Tuesday, December 27, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Further details are available on the Shepherd Funeral Home web site at www.shephardfuneralhome.com. A short memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Dec. 27 at 6 p.m.