Robert Licari
Devout Catholic, he leaves a legacy of love and his presence will surely be missed by those who knew him
Robert A. Licari of Medford, formerly of Greensboro, North Carolina and East Boston, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2024.
The beloved son of the late A. Leonard “Lenny” Licari and Mary V. (Hennessey) Licari, he was the loving brother of Richard L. “Rick” Licari and his wife, Nancy of North Quincy, Stephen J. Licari of East Boston, Michael P. Licari of Tustin, CA and the late James G. Licari; cherished uncle of James Licari, Molly Belovarac, Matthew Licari and Doreese Licari and brother in law of Charlene Deveney of Wakefield.
Rob grew up in East Boston. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and then went on to Boston Latin, where he graduated in the Class of 1973. He furthered his education at Boston University. Rob worked at the Army Base before taking a position with the United States Postal Service where he worked in Human Resources, retiring back in 2015. He was well known for his strong work ethic. A devout Catholic, Rob held the position of Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.
Robby lived a rich and fulfilling life, surrounded by his passions and loved ones. He loved a great time with various forms of excitement. Las Vegas was one of his favorite hot spots, he enjoyed games of chance. The Kentucky Derby was always thrilling to him. The Turf Club at Suffolk Downs was another favorite location. His diverse interests, from playing the clarinet, enjoying Titos Martini’s, indulging in great seafood to following New England sports, paint a picture of someone who embraced life’s pleasure with gusto.
It was clear that Christmas held a very special place in his heart, especially with the traditional lavish Christmas Dinners he hosted, which brought everyone together. His dislike for traffic, ATM’s and shopping malls shows his very practical side. His dedication and generosity to his family truly stands out. He leaves a legacy of love and his presence will surely be missed by those who knew him.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday, August 8th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St., East Boston on Friday August 9th at 11 a.m. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to Archdiocese of Boston Chapter Knights of Columbus, 470 Washington St., Suite 6, Norwood, MA 02062
See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.
Robert Romeo White
US Postal Service Retiree
Robert Romeo White passed away on July 14, 2024.
The loving son of the late Francis J. White and Gilda (DiBerto), he was the loving and caring father to Carla (White) Ward and her husband, John Ward and Robert T White and his wife, Francesca White; proud and loving grandfather to Amber Ward, Olivia White, Christopher White and Loretta White; dear brother of Thomas White, Francis White and John White. He was loved and adored by many nieces and nephews.
Robert was born August 12, 1942. He grew up in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1960. After high school, Robert joined the US Army and spent the next three years stationed in Europe. While stationed in Mannheim, Germany, Robert met his wife, Margot. They married in Germany and returned to the US when Robert completed his tour of duty. They settled in East Boston where they raised their family.
Robert joined the US Postal Service in 1964 and was a dedicated postal employee for almost 40 years, retiring in 2003. After retirement, he moved to Stuart Florida as a “snowbird,” eventually becoming a full-time Florida resident until his death.
Robert graduated from Suffolk University in 1976 with a BS in Business Administration and was a devoted Friend of Bill for over 43 years.
Family and friends will honor Robert’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, on Friday, August 16th from 1 to 4 p.m. An inurnment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at a later date.
Robert will be missed, loved and remembered by all. May he rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tunnel To Towers Foundation (t2t.org) in honor of Robert’s memory. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.