August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you,Joanne, and your Family.So Sorry for your loss
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
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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 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
such an amazing personality, you will be forever missed. rest easy bobby and watch over us.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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.
August 19, 2009
August 19, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Such a great personality, he will sorely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tragic time. He will be missed by all you knew him.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
He was a good friend and truly will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
" FLASH " Loved bumping into you from time to time and catching up. Were gonna miss you.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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...
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Bobby wish I could have said goodbye to you. See you again my friend.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of Bobby, I pray for his family!!!
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bobby. My thoughts amd prayers are with his family.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Bobby Flash, you will be missed by all who knew you! Thoughts & Prayers for you and your family.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Flash, I'm going to miss you. We bickered constantly but always with smiles on our faces! Peace and love to you my friend!!
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Flaherty family....so sorry for your loss..may he RIP.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
To a great person and friend , you will be greatly missed ...
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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 :)
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Bobby,
A wonderful person,with the BEST smile everrrr..You are so going to be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
A wonderful person,with the BEST smile everrrr..You are so going to be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Bobby always had a huge smile on his face. He was always fun to be around and will be missed dearly!
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Bobby, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family-Mark and Kirk Allen
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
Stephen Cafferky
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
I remember the laugh and smile- always. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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.
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.
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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...
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
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
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
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
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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
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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