Robert Andrew Kepnes, 72, of Winthrop, “Roddy” to everyone who knew and loved him, passed away on May 5 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Winthrop, Roddy was the beloved son of the late Gertrude “Nessie” (Score) Kepnes and the late Pershing “Keppie” Kepnes of Winthrop and Lake Worth, Florida.
Roddy graduated from Winthrop High School and attended Emery Riddle Aeronautics School of Aviation in Florida. He later went on to work for Bell South Telephone Company in Florida for many years until his retirement.
Roddy will forever be remembered for his quick wit and humor, his intellectual curiosity, his care free way of life, and of course his story telling. He loved strawberry shakes, blackjack, horse races, and an open window where he could savor the ocean breeze. He was passionate about politics and he loved his family immensely.
Roddy is survived by his brothers; Barry Kepnes and his wife Lynn of Winthrop and Paul Kepnes and his partner Joanna Rose of Marblehead, his nephew Matthew Kepnes and his nieces Rachel Kepnes, Lindsey Kepnes Joffe, and Heidi Kepnes.
A graveside funeral for Roddy will be held on Friday, May 8th, 1:00 PM at Ahavath Achim Anshe Sfard Cemetery in Lynn, MA.
In lieu of flowers; Roddy would probably request that you do a beach check, stare out at the ocean, and think of him fondly. And he would also maybe tell you to have your cake and eat it too. Funeral services entrusted to Torf Funeral Service.