August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Bobby and your family. God Bless!
This page is dedicated to Robert D. Flaherty "FLASH". He was born on May 23, 1970, and he died at 39 on August 17, 2009. He was a friend to many, and will be missed by many.
"Bobby is gone from our lives but will never be forgotten. He will be in our hearts forever."
To become a part of Bobby's tribute, please choose from the options below to make a donation to the Robert D. Flaherty Memorial Fund. Your donations are greatly appreciated. And, feel free to add to the website any photos and memories you may have of Bobby for his family and friends to keep his memory alive.
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The Robert D. Flaherty Memorial Fund c/o Joanne Flaherty 109 Deming Way Ext. Wilmington, MA 01887
or
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https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7589171 If you would like to donate items to the Fundraiser from your company, business, or even personally, please call Chris Ringos at 781-710-5903. AN INVITATION TO BOBBY'S TRIBUTE: Robert D. Flaherty Memorial Fundraiser at The Pub (Ball Sq. Somerville) August 21, 2009 Doors/Appetizers at 7pm DJ Entertainment Raffles at 930pm: $25 Donation for First Prize (Luxury Box Boston Red Sox Tickets for 2) 50/50 Raffle, and Raffles for Gift Certificates and Gift Baskets. SERVICE INFORMATION: Services will be held at Doherty Funeral Home-Somerville, MA Find the link below to Doherty Funeral Home and Directions http://www.dohertyfuneralservice.com/directions.htm The wake at Doherty will be on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 3-8pm. The funeral at Doherty (No Mass) will be on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:00am. A gathering following Funeral will be held in Billerica at the home of MaryEllen Harris (Cousin). Directions will be available at Doherty on Monday morning. *Please check this website for updates as more information will follow. On behalf of Bobby, his family and close friends, we would like to thank you all for your continued support during this very, difficult time. It is obvious from all taking part in this tribute, that there are just no words to describe how very sorry we all are and how we will miss our Bobby. He will continue to watch over us all! As well, we are planning this fundraiser tonight for all who loved Bobby to support him and his family. We are looking forward to seeing all who can make this special event. Thank you!Tributes
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August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
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.
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
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
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
bobby was like an older brother to me i'm heartbroken.i will miss and love him always
love james b
love james b
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
Bobby, I really can't believe you are gone. You were always the life of the party, laid back, & smiling.
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
I will remember the times we had together, & will especially miss seeing you at family functions & the holidays!!
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
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!
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
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.
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
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)
Jimmy Roderick
(an old friend)
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
"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."
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
Bobby you were one of the most amazing and nicest guys that walked this earth. Biggest heart and put others first before yourself!
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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!
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
Thoughts and prayers for Bobby and his family.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
I will miss you. You always made me laugh. You are a truly great person. Till we all meet again..
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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."
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."
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
My prayers are with your family - Bobby was a great guy and always brought a smile to everyones face.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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"
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"
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
RIP Bobby, My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
my deepest sympathy to the family. rest in peace.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
Bobby....you were a good man and I'll miss you!
Joanne and Michelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne and Michelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
"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."
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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!!
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!!!
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
So many good times with you....Our loss is most definitely heavens gain...RIP buddy!!
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
The world seems a little more empty… Vio Con Dios my friend.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
Gone to Soon! Bobby I will missed you, that smile, and laugh. Karan = (
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Bobby's mom Joanne and her family. You are in my heart.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
Such an awesome person.Just cant believe you are gone. Thanks for always being there. We will miss you so much. The Ardolino family.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
Marilyn
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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.
"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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
"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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
Bobby will be missed. Are thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and friends. God Bless Bobby.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
"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!
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
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impromptu trip tothe cape
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August 17, 2011
omg Tommy do you remember this, so we all decided to go skiing, god we were probably 19-20 years old I cant remember. Karen, Amy, Me, Bobby, Tommy, Theresa forgive me if I leave anyone out. So Bobby and I had never got on ski's, he and I get to the top of this mountain, look at each other and say okay we can do this....little by little he and I made our way down the mountain so we thought, we didn't get that far. This little 5ish year old decides he is going to show us up and spray us with snow....lol needless to say it was so funny, we decided to take off our ski's walk down the mountain and call it a day...good times. miss you Bobby
August 21, 2010
one year later and there is no comfort my heart is broken and always will be. michelle and I miss you so much . your phone calls" just checking in JJ. you would say i always worried about you ! you just never had time to slow down ,like a shooting star in the sky we all held on soo t ightly to you we all wanted so much and you tried so hard to please always i love you Bobby such a hole without you we all felt it at jennifers baby christening As your Uncle Rick said " He was certainly loved by all of us . I am so proud of all your friends you meant so much to them They are all grieving for you missing you............. Love MOM
smile
August 26, 2009
by Bill McDade
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." - MOTHER TERESA. Bob certainly knew that the shortest distance between two people is a smile. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Pat and Bill McDade