ROBERT (BOB) PETTINELLI, Age 77, of Somerville, MA, passed away on Saturday, June 24th, after a Battle with cancer. Loving husband for 31 years of Pauline (Mason) Pettinelli until her death in 2022. Born in Boston's North End, Bob was the son of Anthony and Antoinette (Mangano) Pettinelli of Somerville, formerly of the North End. Bob is survived by his sister Dr. Frances (Pettinelli) Galton of Hingham, formerly of Boston and New York City (widow of Dr. Robert Galton of Norwich, CT), and by his brother Anthony Pettinelli, Jr. (wife: Patricia) of Braintree, MA and The Villages, FL. Bob is also survived by his niece Linda Pettinelli Moquin (husband:Craig) of Hooksett, NH, and his nephew Steven Pettinelli (wife: Amy) of Marblehead, MA., as well as his great nephews and nieces (Christopher and Angela Moquin, Kyle, and Kirsten Pettinelli) and several dear cousins.
Bob graduated from Somerville High School and was a first-rate auto Mechanic with his own shop in Somerville for many years. He was also a van Driver for special needs adults and children in the State of MA. Bob was a professionally trained accordionist, with his own group, the “Bob Pettinelli and the Valiants”, who performed at local events. He also entertained family and friends with sing-alongs, sometimes with his sister at the piano and his father on the harmonica.
Bob was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the late 1960s. He loved gardening, especially growing tomatoes in the backyard, and teasing his three beloved cats. He will be missed for his kindness, loyalty and sense of humor by his family and many dear friends.
Bob's visiting hours are Sunday, July 2nd, 3:00-7:00 PM in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD. Please meet at St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, on Monday, July 3rd, at 10 AM for a funeral Mass. Services will conclude with burial next to his wife in Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's name to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton 02459, or to St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, MA, 02145.