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$800.00
Raised by 10 people

Obituary

Robert Joseph Flanagan, Jr. 

Buddy to his family and high school friends

Bob to his co-workers and adult friends

January 5, 1963 - February 21, 2024

The poem below sums it up. He didn't spend his time acquiring things, but making memories with his family and friends. Please feel free to share your stories about Buddy/Bob. We all have memories of this good man.

The Dash by Linda Ellis

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What were Buddy/ Bob's favorite vacation spots?
That kid from Watertown made it a point to see the world. His job took him to far of…
That kid from Watertown made it a point to see the world. His job took him to far off places i…
That kid from Watertown made it a point to see the world. His job took him to far off places in India, Belgium, Mexico …
What were Buddy/ Bob's favorite sports teams?
Born and raised outside of Boston, Bob watched the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Re…
Born and raised outside of Boston, Bob watched the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox, but…
Born and raised outside of Boston, Bob watched the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox, but his favorite was footbal…
What were Buddy/ Bob's favorite tv shows?
Right up until the end he was watching anything on FoodTV, HGTV, and he tried not to…
Right up until the end he was watching anything on FoodTV, HGTV, and he tried not to miss On P…
Right up until the end he was watching anything on FoodTV, HGTV, and he tried not to miss On Patrol Live.
What were Buddy/ Bob's favorite songs or musical artists?
Scrolling through his playlists you would see Bob Seger, Boston, Rush, Queen, Styx, …
Scrolling through his playlists you would see Bob Seger, Boston, Rush, Queen, Styx, Iron Maide…
Scrolling through his playlists you would see Bob Seger, Boston, Rush, Queen, Styx, Iron Maiden, Creed, Aerosmith, AC/D…

Timeline

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Born

1963
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Got married to Joanne Flanagan

December 31st, 2004
Chester, NH
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Passed away

February 21st, 2024
Murfreesboro, TN

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Caribbean Sea

TriStar Cremation
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Buddy/ Bob's lasting impact
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Buddy/ Bob donated organs

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Robert "Buddy/ Bob" Flanagan