McNAMARA, Robert V. D.D.S. Lifelong resident of Needham, April 28. Beloved husband of Eleanor C. (McGrath) for 58 years. Devoted father of Robert V. McNamara Jr. of Quincy, Ann S. McNamara of Marblehead, Irene B. Mirageas of Holliston, Marilyn M. Shaughnessy and her husband Ted of Needham, John J. McNamara and his wife Maureen of Andover, Michael J. McNamara and his wife Jill of Attleboro, Matthew D. McNamara of NJ. Also survived by 17 grandchildren.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte 128) NEEDHAM, Saturday at 7:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 8:30 A.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 P.M. Interment Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Robert's memory to Gift of Life New England, Inc. (501c3) 145 Fensview Dr., Westwood, MA 02090. Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 1949 and the University of MD Dental School Class of 1953. World War II Veteran. Usher St. Joseph Church for 40 years. Member of the Needham Rotary Club and the Needham Knights of Columbus.