Robert Brian “Bob” Norton, Jr.

Robert Brian “Bob” Norton, Jr., of Hull, died suddenly at his home Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was 53.

Born in Quincy on May 13, 1967, he was raised in Hull and was the son of Robert B. Norton of Naples, Florida and the late Beverly A. (Stewart) Norton. Bob attended local schools and graduated from Hull High School with the Class of 1985. Bob worked for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority as an operator. He drove buses in the Greater Boston Area.

In his spare time, Bob enjoyed fishing, building model airplanes, and working in his garden. An avid reader, Bob loved history and learning about wars, historical events and keeping up to date with current affairs.  Most of all, he had a deep love of his family.

Bob is also survived by his loving siblings: Laura Harris of Hull; Millie Lohnes and her husband Kenny of Avon; Barbara O’Connell and her husband T.J. of Weymouth; Florence Petruzzelli and her husband Stephen of Hull; and the late Julie Silva. Bob was the dear uncle of 9 nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Service and interment will be celebrated privately in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, 1820 W. Webster Ave., St. 304, Chicago, Illinois, 60614.

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