Robert "Bob" Bermudes

1/15/1930 - 1/23/2025

Cambridge, Mass. - The Rev. Dr. Robert "Bob" Bermudes, 95, of Cambridge, Mass., was born at Springfield, Mass., Jan. 15, 1930. Six weeks later he, with parents, Ralph and Charlotte Bermudes and older brother Donald, flew as "excess baggage" to Puerto Rico, where his parents were Presbyterian missionaries at the Marina Neighborhood House of Mayaguez.

He died while in hospice care Jan. 23, 2025, having served the United Church of Christ Churches in Hartford, (while a student from 1953-1955), Lorain, Ohio (1955-1957), New Britain, (1957-1962), Groton (1962-1972), and Rochester, N.Y. (1972-1993).

Dr. Bermudes is survived by his wife Sally Ruth Brown; three sons, Robert Jr. of Rochester, N.Y., Mark (Kathleen) of Southport, N.C., and Peter (Deb) of Arlington, Mass.; three grandchildren, Teresa, Maya and her fiancé Borja, and Galen; great-granddaughter Morgan; and chihuahua Pixie.

Bob is remembered by family for the brightness of his smile, his love of cookies and martinis, his caring nature, and his staple accessory: his rainbow suspenders.

There will be no calling hours. A full obituary may be viewed at www.KeefeFuneralHome.com. A Private ceremony will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bob's favorite causes: the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, or Palestine Children's Relief Fund.