Keohane Funeral Home

Robert E. “Bobby” McCarthy, died December 9, 2017.

Born and raised in Mission Hill, Bobby spent many years of his life in Roslindale before settling down in Braintree. In his early years he proudly served in the U.S. Army. He went on to have a successful, 40 year career as an electrician at Northeastern University. An avid and loyal Boston Sports fan, Bobby also had a passion for reading, history and politics and was eager to share his wealth of knowledge to those around him. He had a wonderful, dry sense of humor and a magnetic way of storytelling. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Beloved husband of 48 years to Barbara A. (King) McCarthy of Braintree. Devoted father of Michael McCarthy and his wife Amy of Scituate, Dennis McCarthy and his wife Colleen of Scituate and Kathleen Patten and her husband Bill of Weymouth. Cherished “Pop” of Katherine, Brendan, Maeve and Patrick. Son of the late Paul and Mary (Healey) McCarthy. Loving brother of the late Paul, Jerry and Kevin McCarthy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital).

Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Clare’s Church, Braintree at 10:30 AM.

Burial in Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development (Hematology/Oncology), 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, and the Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061 or.