OWENS, Robert Edward “Bob” Age 89 of Roslindale, died suddenly on May 5, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Florence (Viola) for 66 years of marriage.
Devoted father to Kevin and his wife Patricia, Stephen, and Julie Owens. Grandfather to Maureen, Katelyn, and Patrick. Great grandfather to Stella and Ted Owens.
He worked for Sears Roebucks Co. until it closed and the Town of Brookline.
Bob belonged to many organizations including: Boston Police VFW Post 1018, American Legion Post 18, DAV Chapter 42 Dedham, Men's Retired Club in Dedham, Sacred Heart Church and many more.
He was a Korean War Veteran. He was very active with Veterans groups and loved collecting money for the Poppy’s and the Forget Me Not Drive for the Veterans. Honor Flight New England recognized Bob for his service and on April 21, 2018, he had the pleasure of sharing in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials in Washington, DC. He loved going on trips.
Visiting Hours at Gormley Funeral Home at 2055 Centre St, West Roxbury on Tuesday, May 9th from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 10th at 10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale at 11:30am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton at the Veterans Garden of Honor. For directions and guestbook gormleyfuneral.com.