Robert L. Mcgillicuddy

McGillicuddy, Robert L. of Hanover, formerly of Scituate and Winchester, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017, surrounded by family from complications with the rare disease Amyloidosis. 

Bob is the beloved husband of Dr. Carla Angevine of Hanover, and the amazing and proud father of Christopher, Caitlin, and Matthew McGillicuddy of Hanover. The second of five children, Bob is the adored son of Robert and Mary McGillicuddy of Winchester.  His heart-broken siblings include the deceased Mary McGillicuddy of San Francisco, John McGillicuddy of Revere, Kathy Bell and her husband Chris of Quincy, and Kara McGillicuddy of Winchester. He is the incredibly generous and thoughtful Uncle of Kailin and Hannah Bell of Quincy and Dear son-in-law to Donna Marshall of Hingham.  Bob is also survived by hundreds of beloved McGillicuddy and McGrath family members whom he cherished and appreciated each and every day.

Bob’s passions in life were that of husband, father, son, teacher, coach and mentor.  He was a loving husband that never missed Carla and his special anniversaries and an extremely loving father to his three children.  As a family, they enjoyed traveling to Disney World, especially Germany at EPCOT and hosting special family get-togethers, especially Christmas and Easter brunches.  Bob was a huge sports fan, especially a New England Patriot’s fan before it was popular to do so.  He loved those 1-15 Patriots’ seasons where seats at Foxboro were plenty.  He loved the games and spirited times with his friends.

Bob graduated from Lesley College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1994 and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education in 2002 from Framingham State College. He taught at Sterling Middle School in Quincy as a Science Teacher since 1994. He earned four citations from the state of Massachusetts for his excellence in teaching Middle School Science. Bob was also recognized with numerous awards from both the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers and Quincy Public Schools.  The Patriot Ledger bestowed him with the “Golden Apple Award” in 1995 and “Thanks to a Teacher Award” in 2007.  Besides his family, Bob’s students and swimmers were his life and he most enjoyed seeing them learn, live and thrive during his time with them.  Many have kept in touch throughout the years and hundreds have defined Mr. McGillicuddy as ‘their All-time Favorite and Most Influential Teacher/Coach’.  He had an unique ability to connect with his students and swimmers through structure, motivation and love.

As swim coach, he re-invigorated the Quincy/North Quincy high school swimming and diving program amassing 61 victories in eight years. Bob was an accomplished swimmer and water polo player at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and he carried on his love for the sport to all he knew.  Bob directed the Quincy Middle School Swimming and Diving Championships since the 2010 and the Championship meet annually featured over 800 students enthusiastic participants. He instituted a Learn to Swim program in the City of Quincy and brought Olympians to Quincy for stroke and technique clinics through the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour.

Bob will also be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, helpful nature, loving attitude, painting expertise and his natural ability to be humble and kind.   You called him, he was there!  Bob was the first to hand out compliments, yet terrible at receiving them.  He enjoyed life and especially his weekends and time at home with his family and neighbors on Donna Drive.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bob’s Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock Street, N. Quincy on Saturday, February 11th at 10 AM.  A Celebration of Life Reception will follow in the Tirrell Room, 254 Quarry Street, Quincy at 11:30 AM.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob may be made to Sterling Middle School, Community Garden Project, C/O  Quincy Public Schools, 34 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169.