Wareham – Robert J. Liberty, age 89, of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Tremont Health Care Center. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Garcia) Liberty.
Robert was born in Fall River to the late Hector Liberty and Blanche (Mousseaux) LePage. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. Robert received the Military Order of Purple Heart Award and was a member of the Disabled American Vets, the V.F.W. of Dartmouth and the Vietnam Vets of America.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; son, David Liberty of Pennsylvania; half-brother, David LePage and his wife Donna of Swansea; 3 step-children, Sergio Tome and his wife Christine of New Bedford, Jeffrey Tome and his wife Marcia of New Bedford and Shawn Tome and his wife Anabela of Acushnet; 5 grandchildren, Dillon Tome, Tania Tome, James Tome, Collin Tome and Abigayle Tome; 2 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the half-brother of the late Shirley LePage.
Robert’s visiting hours will take place on Thursday, January 9th from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Home. His funeral will be Friday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. and followed by a service to be held at the First Church of the Nazarene at 10:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.