Robert G. Cassidy, "Bob", age 83, a resident of Somerville for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, at the Soldier's Home in Chelsea.
Bob was born in Cambridge, MA, on October 30, 1939 to Ambrose J. "Gus" Cassidy and Margaret E. (Power) Cassidy.
Bob is survived by his dear wife Shirley (Peters) Cassidy, son Robert Cassidy and his wife Jeanette (Perkins) of Hudson, NH, daughter Sheila Forristall and her husband Ed of Everett, MA, son Steven Cassidy of Somerville and son Scott Cassidy and his wife Carol Jean (Murphy) of Somerville. Devoted Papa of Brittany, Bobby and Jason Cassidy, Brenna and Sarah Forristall and Matthew Cassidy. Bob is also survived by his brother Thomas Cassidy and his wife Anna of Amesbury, MA, as well as his many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his brother Joseph Cassidy, sister Margaret Cassidy and sister Helen Interrante.
Bob was a proud United States Army Veteran who served the Country from 1958-1961.
He was a dedicated employee for TWA/American Airlines for more than 30 years.
Family and friends will gather for Visiting Hours at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Wednesday, November 30th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, December 1st at 11:00 a.m. in Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob's memory to the Joslin diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
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