Robert K. “Bob” “Hoppa” Prendergast
January 5, 1942-April 25, 2025
Robert K. “Bob” “Hoppa” Prendergast of South Boston passed away on April 25, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Maureen (Kelley) Prendergast,
son Kenneth Prendergast and Megan of Milton, son Michael Prendergast and Jill of Scituate, daughter Amanda Jawitz and Spencer of Rockland. Loving “Papa” of Declan, Jack, Nolan, Aidan, Sophia, Jessica and Ryan. Brother of Tom, Johnny, Paul, Mary, Jimmy and Billy. Son of Thomas and Louise (Curll) Prendergast. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Hoppa was retired from the Iron Workers Local 7 Union, an inductee of the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame, a proud associate of NSU and a longtime member of the South Boston Yacht Club. Hoppa will also be missed by his great friends, Sammy and Bernie. Funeral Mass at Gate of Heaven Church, 615 East 4th Street, South Boston on Saturday May 10th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Hoppa may be made to the:
South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 236
South Boston, MA 02127