Robert Hagearty

Hagearty, Robert, 52, of Boston, died on May 28th in the company of his family and friends after a courageous 6 month battle with cancer. 

Robert was born in Hartford, CT, son of Ann Patricia (Clare) Hagearty of Hingham, MA and Robert Hagearty of Worcester.  He was a graduate of Millis High School and Boston College, and later earned his Masters of Education from Cambridge College.

Robert was a born raconteur and comedian.  He performed in improv and stand-up comedy for over twenty years, most recently at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge.  Robb lived in California for many years, enjoying the climate and proximity to Las Vegas, where he loved to play poker and hike in the desert. He taught middle school math in L.A. and Boston Public Schools, and most recently worked at the U.Mass Institute for Community Inclusion.

Robert was a beloved son, brother and uncle.  He leaves Daniel and Christa Hagearty of Cohasset, MA, Mary Hagearty of Haverhill, Margaret and Charles Robertson of N Reading, Clare Willis of Flagstaff, AZ, Ruth and Joseph Ponzo of N Reading, Ann and Michael Sanok of Exeter, NH and Susan O’Sullivan of Weymouth.  He was a loving, memorable, and hilarious uncle to Carrie and Ginny Robertson, Elizabeth, Madison, and Patrick Hagearty, Thomas, Cary, James, and Catherine Willis, and Padraig, Grace, and Eileen O’Sullivan.

Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Mass in Saint Anthony’s Church, Cohasset, MA on Saturday, May 31st at 10am.   A reception will immediately follow the Mass at 2 Rose Hill Ln, Cohasset. 

In appreciation of Robert’s love of the outdoors, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to Trustees of the Reservation, 572 Essex Street, Beverly MA 01915 (Attention: Development Office)