Robert Wayne McGorty Sr.

1942 - 2014

Robert Wayne McGorty Sr. obituary, 1942-2014, Arnold, PA

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Doane Beal & Ames

160 West Main Street

Hyannis, Massachusetts

Robert McGorty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2014.

HYANNIS - Robert W. "Bob" McGorty Sr. 72, of Arnold, PA formerly of
Hyannis, MA and Hudson, MA., Passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014,
in Monroeville, PA.

Born on March 6, 1942, in Marlboro, MA, he was the son of the late Eva
(Fortin McGorty) White and John McGorty.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jacqueline of Arnold, a
daughter, Caryn Davidson of Arnold, two sons, Robert W. (Kim) McGorty
II, of Taunton, MA., and Timothy J. McGorty of Arnold, PA., three
sisters, Marilyn Boudreau, of CO, Carol (Roy) Dudley, of Hudson, MA,
and Maureen (Landry) Carey, of Marlboro; a sister-in law Peggy McGorty
of Marlboro. Papa to 8 grandchildren, Staci (Chris Manchuk) of
Harwich, MA, Stephani Kendrick of Woodstock, NH, Jennifer (Chad) Volk
and Christopher Davidson both of Arnold, PA, Ryan P. (Ashley) McGorty,
U.S. Army of Taunton, MA, Camden McGorty of Taunton, MA, Meaghan and
Dyllan McGorty of Linesville, PA and " Little Papa" to 2
great-grandchildren Cassadi and Tyler Manchuk of Harwich, MA; also
survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, J. Richard McGorty; his
sister, Eliose Wager; stepfather, Jack White.

Bob graduated from Marian High School, in Framingham, MA class of "60"
and in 1960 he joined the Army National Guard, was discharged in 1966
as a Staff sergeant. During this time he joined the Hudson, MA Fire
Dept. he then moved to Cape Cod in 1969, was appointed a Permanent
firefighter of the Hyannis Fire Department in 1971, was a Charter
Member of the IAFF Local 2172 and he retired after 36 years of
service. He was also a life member of the Hyannis Elks No. 1549.

Bob was of the Catholic faith and a member of Mt. St. Peter Parish in
New Kensington, PA. He very much enjoyed
watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a
great man, dedicated to his family; he loved
his wife, children and grandchildren like no other. He will be sorely
missed by all who knew and loved him.
.
Friends may call from 5-8 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Doane,
Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. A
funeral service in the funeral home will follow at 8 pm. Burial in
St. John's Cemetery in Lancaster, MA will take place on Friday,
October 17, 2014 at 11 am.

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October 16, 2014

Nancy Lepri

So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked at the Hyannis Fire Department in the 1980s, and I'll always remember Bob's smiling face and his wonderful nature. He always took me under his wing and made me feel special. My sincere sympathy and condolences to his family.

October 16, 2014

STEPHEN IACOVELLI

Will always remember Bob's voice on the radio!!
Stephen Iacovelli
Retired, Barnstable Fire Department

October 16, 2014

arlene room

my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

October 16, 2014

Bill and Christie Mcgorty

We loved him so much as he did us! He was a wonderful man. Peace be with you Uncle Bob.

October 16, 2014

Rest in Peace, Bob, I'll always remember the good times.

Ed G.

October 16, 2014

Will always remember!!


Robert H Counsell, Jr.

October 15, 2014

Mike Monahan

I still remember him from when me and Tim were kids & teens, growing up. One of the most genuine, caring, respectable, and honorable men I've ever had the privilege to meet.
RIP Mr McGorty

October 15, 2014

Amie Ryone

Thinking of you and your family at this time Tim

October 14, 2014

The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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