"Joann and Michelle although our paths seperated our feelings remained the same I held you all close in my heart for always and love as we know never dies so remeber I will always love you and keep you in my prayers. Love Nancy Wanders"

"Almost a year later, and our hearts still ache.  We miss you every day cousin.  It's not the same without you in our lives.  Life goes on, but memories last forever."

"Bobby there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you! You will forever be to me my one and only true love."

"MY PRAYERS ARE WITH FLAHERTY FAMILY. RIP BOBBY WE WILL MISS YOU TRACY MCKENZIE AND THERESA MCKENZIE"

"My thoughts and prayers are with Flash's entire family!  Gone but NEVER forgotten. RIP Flash..."

"Joanne and family,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
George Koslosky"

"Class of 88'

Thinking of Bobby's family and friends. Sorry to hear such sad news. It's just not fair.
Rest peacefully Bobby."

"Class of 88
Sorry to hear such sad news...I too remember his bright smile...my prayers go out to all his friends and family...he will be forever missed."

"Bobby - It was so hard to watch a beautiful soul leave this earth. You left us with wonderful memories to treasure all our lives. Stories to tell future generations, of you.Rest peacefully.
Love you"

"Joanne,
There are no words to speak to your loss of your beloved son. Know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family to find peace. Cathi"

"My thoughts and prayers are with Bobby's family."

"Bobby always had a smile to share...what a gift to all who knew him:-)

May family & friends find comfort in the memories. God bless you."

"Joanne & Michelle,

All my love, sympathy and condolences are ever present with you.  You are in thoughts and prayers and I hold Bobby in the Light."

"Our hearts go out to all of his friends and loved one's.We came to know Bobby when he was in Florida .He was kind enough to do some work on our house for a fraction of the price.Great guy!"

"my thoughts go out to your family and friends, i will always consider you part of my extended family, maybe not by blood but i know you always would look out for me...will miss you lil bobby"

"From LEO   God has taken someone so very special from me. I don't know why??? But I wish you were back! Miss ya JR! There is huge emptyness in my heart. In my thoughts always  I love You"

"I always held on to you so tightly...So little time you would say ! Gotta go Joanie.. Did I know? I wanted everything from you and you always responded with so much love."

"what will Michelle and Joanie do without Bobby
We will always be your "GIRLS'...Love you always
Look down on us from heaven. Love MOM"

"So quiet and still without sweetheart send me a sign your still with me"

"Bobby My heart is broken because you are gone. A loving nephew whom I loved dearly.You will be in our thoughts and hearts forever.Love you uncle Jimmy and Barbara."

"Beth&Rick Flaherty
Bobby, You will be in our hearts forever. We take comfort in our grief from the out pouring of love and support fom your friends."

"Bobby,
I have so many wonderful memories of you,no matter what mood I was in or how long in between talks you always made me laugh.We will always have my senior picture in the bottom of ocean :)"

"Dear Joanne,
You are so special to us. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Bobby. Your eyes twinkled with pride when you spoke of him. You and your family are in our prayers. Take care."

"Joanne and Barry and family--It was a pleasure meeting you and being able to help you, although I am so sorry it is at such a difficult time.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Janet Heffernan"

"Bobby, Being #1 Guardian Angel in heaven is a job you'll easily fill.We Love You Bobby and Always will!!Love and Prayers to your mother and Michelle! Love, Linda (Traficante)& Amanda & Alex Domenici."

"I haven't seen Bobby in many years, but thought of him often.  I will always remember that smile, I cant believe he is now gone.  My condolences to his loved ones.

Angela (Glover) Auger"

"My prayers go out to the family.  RIP Bobby!"

"My arms are hugging you all as our hearts break. I'll never forget his shiny smiley face as we piled into my station wagon and went on wild adventures. Love you Joanne, Michelle and Barry."

"Bobby gone, no really how is that possible!  U will be missed by me and many many more!!!!!

We'll always have homeroom!!!!  Luv ya!!!

Julie Forster  xoxoxoxoxoxoxo"

"Joanne and family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.  My thoughts and prayers are with you."

""You are Forever & Always will be "The Bightest Star in the Sky"...I will miss you and love you forever!!! Thank you Bobby, I Love You!!! Jill xoxo"

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family Bobby.RIP (Only the GOOD die young)"

"Bobby, even though we only knew you for a short time, we were fast friends. Thank you for always being there to help us out. We'll miss you.  You and your family are in our thoughts always, Jay & Ann"

"There are no words to express how much you were loved and how much you will be missed.  My heart goes out to all Bobby's family and friends."

"It just does not seem true!!! I just got back and heard the news!! Bobby will truly be missed--he was such a great person-always smiling!!
Keep on smiling down on us!! You will be truly missed!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family!!"

"Dear Joanne, Michelle & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May Bobby's memories and presence be with you always."

"Flash,
I didn't know you for very long.  But I'll remember that you always had a smile on your face and was willing to help out a friend in need.  Gone way too soon...R.I.P."

"Bobby, You will be greatly missed, I will forever remember your contagious smile. I will always cherish the memories. God bless."

"Bobby,
My heart is heavy with the loss of one of our own at such a young age. Our paths have not crossed in many years but I have such fond memories of those school days with you."

"Dear Joanne, Maryellen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss.  My prayers are with you all."

"I am sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was always a great guy, and he will be missed. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Jimmy Roderick
(an old friend)"

"Your smile was contagious, you had a heart of gold. You were taken from us far too soon. You will be forever in our hearts."

"You will be missed, and I am sure you are with your dad right now looking over Michelle & all  your family & friends who miss you. We are hanging in there, may you rest in peace. Love you!"

"I will remember the times we had together, & will especially miss seeing you at family functions & the holidays!!"

"Bobby, I really can't believe you are gone. You were always the life of the party, laid back, & smiling."

"bobby was like an older brother to me i'm heartbroken.i will miss and love him always
love james b"

"Joanne and Michelle, My family and I are so sorry for the loss of Bobby.  Joanne, I haven't seen you in years but when I heard about your loss and being a mother, I wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and Michelle.  All the memories of"

"We have not seen Bobby in many years, but we do have many fond memories that we have shared. our thoughts and prayers go out to Bobby's family. You will be greatly missed."

"My thoughts and prayers are with you Bobby and your family.  God Bless!"

"Rest In Peace Bobby Flash.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Flaherty family."

"My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

"May god watch over Bobbys family. I know Bobby will."

""Bobby, it's been a while since we last saw
  each other but i will never forget our days
  at Lincoln Park together. It was an honor to
  be friends with you! Derek Leblanc"

"You were a friend to everyone who knew you.  May those who loved you find peace and comfort in their many happy memories."

"I wish I could shake your hand one last time and tell you how honored I was to be your friend for the last 35 years. Rest in piece my friend. You will be sorely missed."

"My thoughts and prayers are with the Flaherty family. RIP Bobby...."

"Bobby you are going to be greatly missed by so many.  You will never be far from our thoughts.  You were a great friend to everyone you knew."

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bobby's family and friends, Rest in Peace Bobby !

Rocky and Jamie MacDonald"

"Flash I can't believe it buddy. You were a great guy and you will be missed by all. Our prayers our with your mom and sister."

"He was always around and would go out of his way to say hello, send a beer or give smile - no matter where or how long it had been since seeing you last. Pray for Peace for him - his family & friends"

"Bobby, we've been friends since little league. Always a smile on your face. Always a kind word. You will be missed. My prayers and thoughts to your family in their time of need. God Bless..."

"It is going to be very hard without your caring presence in our lives. We will always share great memories of you with Will, and make sure that your vibrant spirit lives on. Watch over us dear friend."

"My deepest sympathy. My heart goes out to you and Michelle.  Sleep with angels.  Your spirit lives on."

"Correction - The wake will be held on Sunday evening from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. for everyone at Doherty's Funeral Home in Powderhouse Sq. in Somerville.  Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m."

"Correction - The wake will be held on Sunday evening from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. for everyone at Doherty's Funeral Home in Powderhouse Sq. in Somerville.  Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m."

"Dear Joanne, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

"The wake will be held on Sunday evening from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. for family and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. for friends at Doherty's Funeral Home in Powderhouse Sq. in Somerville.  Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m."

"Very sad to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers for Bobby's family. RIP Bobby. :("

"I wish I had the chance to see you one last time. My thoughts go out to Bobby's family."

"I wake up and still think that someone is going to tell me this is a joke. It is so hard to believe in an instant a great, big hearted, fun loving friend is gone."

"Remember playing jr. babe ruth for the champion cardinals together. I am happy I ran into you on Friday after work - got to see you one last time.  You will be missed buddy."

"Dearest Joanne, Michelle, Family & Friends, What can one say??  What keeps coming to mind:  "Now we peer thru a glass darkly...but someday we will know all things."  Peace, Love, Strength. Kristina xo"

"I know your at peace and with your Dad and Michael may you rest in peace and know how much you will be loved and missed and always remembered.Joanne and Michele my deepest sympathies."

"such an amazing personality, you will be forever missed. rest easy bobby and watch over us."

"My Thoughts and Prayers are with  you,Joanne, and your Family.So Sorry for your loss"

"Bobby you will be truely missed, I can't believe that you are gone.  I will pray for you and your family, he was such a good kid.  Love Chris and Rob Carroll   RIP Bobby"

"Bobby, I will miss you my friend. We had some good times whenever we ran into each other. Heath Street will always remember you. Rest in peace. - Sean"

""Even though I haven't seen Bobby in years, he will be very missed"  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...he was taken way too soon!"

"Bobby will be missed. Are thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and friends. God Bless Bobby."

"We're going to miss you, at times I thought you lived here. I'll miss hanging out in Daytona and up in Maine. Most of all I'll miss you. Good-bye for now. little Derek said bye."

""I've known you for 20 years....I still can't believe it.  My thoughts and prayers go out to your family for this tragic loss.  Miss you buddy."

"Kevin Quinlan

"It is too hard to believe that such a dear friend is gone from my life.  Bobby, I will miss you always, but I will always remember the good times that we had together."

"Joanne, Michelle and Barry "I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing.  Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Joanne please take care - you are needed and love.
Marilyn"

"Such an awesome person.Just cant believe you are gone. Thanks for always being there. We will miss you so much. The Ardolino family."

"My deepest sympathy to Bobby's mom Joanne and her family.  You are in my heart."

"When I heard the news it was a total shock.When Mark and I were trying to bring the fridge through Jill and Stacie's apartment thank god you showed up or they wouldn't have a front door.RIP.Matty."

"I will always remember Bobby for his great sense of humor and fantastic smile.Family&friends may all of your special memories give you strength during this difficult time.Debbie Hamilton-Donovan"

"Gone to Soon! Bobby I will missed you, that smile, and laugh.  Karan = ("

"Bobby I will never forget you and your infectious smile.  My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.  Rest in Peace my friend, you will be sorely missed.  God Bless. xo"

"The world seems a little more empty… Vio Con Dios my friend."

"So many good times with you....Our loss is most definitely heavens gain...RIP buddy!!"

"Flash, We had some great times together. You will be missed greatly.  My prayers are with you, your family and all of your friends.  With Love my friend.... Jimmy Bennett"

"Bobby,(flash). I am speechless,heart broken and at a loss for words,you were truly a great friend to me, we were as thick as thieves in our younger days,way to many laughs,miss you buddy.Karen-Rosberg"

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family!!!"

"We bought a domain name for www.robertdflaherty.com to reroute to this web page; therefore it will be easier to share and find.  Love, Jen and Joe"

"Bobby you showed me how to become a better person, you made me laugh like no one else an I will never love anyone the way I loved you! You are my hero!!"

""Bobby you will always be special to us. I will never forget the fun times we all shared growing up. Joanne & Michelle you are in out thought and prayers.""

"Bobby....you were a good man and I'll miss you!  
Joanne and Michelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you."

"my deepest sympathy to the family. rest in peace."

"RIP Bobby, My thoughts and prayers are with your family."

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bobby. may all your memories keep you warm and your heart from aching. God bless"

"Joanne,
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow."Perhaps they are not the stars,but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones looks down upon us to let us know they are happy""

"We will never forget you. It was just a short time ago that we saw you and of course you brought a smile to all of our faces and we had some great laughs.  You will be missed & forever in our hearts"

"Bobby was one funny character, never a dull moment in any conversation I had with him.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Flaherty family.  RIP my good friend."

"Bobby, we had alot of good times together and I'll never forget them.  RIP!  My prayers and thoughts go out to your family!  You will be missed by ALL... XOXOXO"

"My prayers are with your family - Bobby was a great guy and always brought a smile to everyones face."

"Karen Macdonell
lit a candle on 8/19/2009

"My heart goes out to Joanne, her family and all the friends Bobby left behind. May all the special memories of him keep him close to you all. God bless.""

"I will miss you. You always made me laugh. You are a truly great person. Till we all meet again.."

"Flash - I am sure we will see each other again. We had some great times over the years. You will be missed my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless - Tucker"

"Bobby was such a great person and always had a smile on his face.  He will never be forgotten.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

"Thoughts and prayers for Bobby and his family."

"My prayers go to his family and friends, I am truly sorry for your loss, I did not know Bobby well, what I do remember is his friends saying how kind and funny he was.  RIP and God Bless"

"What a tragedy this is and a shock to all of us to have lost someone who we each have our own great memories with! I know you will be our angel above just as you were on earth ESPECIALLY staci!"

"You had so much to give and I know you will continute to from heaven! You even said "my job is to make staci happy and I will do it from heaven and always!" he meant every word"

"Bobby you were one of the most amazing and nicest guys that walked this earth. Biggest heart and put others first before yourself!"

""Bobby will be missed by all.  He was a funny kid and I was lucky to run into him a few months ago and hang out and catch up.  I didn't stop laughing the whole night!!!!  My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.""

"Bobby, gone too soon. Always a smile, good laugh and solid handshake to go with it when we caught up. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless! Mike Barry"

"Bobby,

A huge heart, a loving soul, a talented electrician, loving brother, son and friend. I'm lucky to have known you and to have so many great memories and laughs with you. Love, Gina"

"I have so many memories of Bobby but no memory compares to what a HUGE HEART he had! He treated me and like gold and I didn't deserve it! When I was sick he was there, when my kitty had to be put to sleep Bobby took her and made sure she was safe. He took"

"Watch over Michelle, Bobby, just like you always have...we are so lucky to have had you in our lives; you were a great brother, son, cousin, nephew...we miss you so much already..."

"Bobby,One of the funniest people I've ever known with the biggest heart.My heart goes out to your mom & sister.I know how much you love them.Thanks for all the laughter.You will truly be missed~xoxo"

"Bobby,

A great friend since the 3rd grade.  You will always be the Irish son in our family.  My thoughts and prayers go out to Joanne and Michelle."

"Bobby, I will never forget the days driving around in the Bonneville... those were the days I'll cherish forever. Your friendship meant the world to me, I will miss you love Michelle"

"I remember the laugh and smile- always. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family."

"Although I haven't seen Bobby in many years, I feel a great loss.  He was such a big part of my childhood and I will always cherish the great memories of him.  R.I.P. My friend."

"One truly great friend, all of the fun times we had will not be forgotten.Like we always said you were the big brother I never had. You'll be missed by me and my family greatly. Just a great person."

"Bobby...you always had a way about you.  Your laugh was contagious and you always had the biggest smile.  You put family first and we loved you with all our hearts.  We'll miss you cousin.  RIP"

"Bobby you will be missed.Always had a smile on your face and a laugh to go with it.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God speed to you all."

"Not sure what to say.  Great smile, personality and more.  Will be missed by all.  My prayers go out to all of his family.  

Stephen Cafferky"

"Bobby, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family-Mark and Kirk Allen"

"Bobby always had a huge smile on his face.  He was always fun to be around and will be missed dearly!"

"Bobby,
A wonderful person,with the BEST smile everrrr..You are so going to be missed. My heart goes out to his family."

"Bobby..I remember you way back in the grammar school days..you were such a cute kid and I knew you'd grow up to be so handsome...I'm gonna miss that ALWAYS smilin face!...Rest in Peace my friend :)"

"Bobby you are truly a great friend, I'll never forget all the good times we had. My family and I will miss you so much."

"To a great person and friend , you will be greatly missed ..."

"My thoughts and prayers are with the Flaherty family....so sorry for your loss..may he RIP."

"Flash, I'm going to miss you.  We bickered constantly but always with smiles on our faces!  Peace and love to you my friend!!"

"Bobby Flash, you will be missed by all who knew you! Thoughts & Prayers for you and your family."

"I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bobby.  My thoughts amd prayers are with his family."

"I am so sorry for the tragic loss of Bobby, I pray for his family!!!"

"Bobby wish I could have said goodbye to you.  See you again my friend."

"wow...Bob I'm shocked...I don't know what to say.. we had some great times.  Its your time to be our guardian angel. Take care of us all, you were amazing."

"I am a friend of James Norton and am extremely sorry for your loss.  Way too young an age.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Nick Krol"

"Bobby, never saw you down...always had an ability to make us laugh...rest well our friend...thoughts and prayers for you and your family."

"Flash...you were one of the funniest people I have ever met...I can't believe you are gone and I will miss you forever!!  I will never forget you my friend.  I will see you again someday.  xoxox"

"I will miss you Bobby.  You were a fun person who always made me laugh smile!  You left us too soon but we will always remember the good times we had! You were loved!  xo"

"Bobby was more than a cousin to me. He was the closest thing ive ever had to a brother. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him will forever remember and miss him. Things just wont be the same..."

"Anytime I saw Bobby he had the biggest smile on his face and always had time to stop and talk. I felt like a kid laughing and chatting over nothing with him. I know he will truly be missed by many."

"" FLASH " Loved bumping into you from time to time and catching up. Were gonna miss you."

"I will miss the way he lit up the room. The Somerville scene won't be the same without his bright smile and his quick wit. He was there for anybody that he knew...even if it was for only 5 minutes."

"He was a good friend and truly will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family"

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tragic time. He will be missed by all you knew him."

"My thoughts are with Bobby's family this week.  He was such a bright light.  I used to love bumping into him.  He could always make me laugh.  He will be missed."

"Such a great personality, he will sorely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

"We will never forget our good times together. Bobby was a brother to me and we were always there for each other,as he was to all those he knew. Sara and I can't be more grateful for his friendship. CR"