Robert J. "Bob" Haggerty

A life well lived and loved, Robert J. (Bob) Haggerty of Allston, 88, went to Heaven on July 10, 2023.  Dedicated husband of Joan F. (McCabe) Haggerty, Bob and Joan wed in 1955 and celebrated 67 years of marriage during which time they raised 9 children in a stable, loving home.

Beloved husband, father, Papa, and brother, he is the proud father of Arlene Genovese (Richard), Sharon Bruce (John), Kathi Crear (Steve – deceased), Laurie Haggerty-Alfano (Edward), Scott, Noelle, Wendy (Randi Laak), Stacey Lustig (Scott), and Kenny (Deb). He also enjoyed 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren in his lifetime.  Dear brother of Edward Haggerty and Patricia Osterloh, and uncle to 5 nieces and nephews.  Bob is pre-deceased by parents: Gertrude (Fischer) Haggerty and Daniel Haggerty; brother Edward Haggerty; daughter Sharon Bruce; nephew Edward Haggerty.

Bob brought to life a witty sense of humor and loved to be silly with both words and expressions.  He offered the utmost dedication to his family – as long as it was after 8am – and provided a solid foundation to his loved ones.  Bob was an intelligent and entrepreneurial man ahead of his time who helped developed thermophotography which allowed NASA to send cameras to space to photograph solar flares and sun spots. In his spare time, he loved making wine, creating beautiful photography, and chatting on his CB.  Those on the Funny Farm will especially miss him.

Funeral from the Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, on Wednesday, July 19th at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, 43 Holton St., Allston at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Visiting Hours Tuesday, July 18th from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s honor to St. Judes Children Hospital, stjude.org/donate.

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