At 68 years of age, Robert passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 20
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at the Beverly Hospital after an ongoing battle with cancer. Born and raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of the late Edward S. Ankiewicz and Emma B. (Butt) Mulieri. Robert attended Chelsea Schools. He enlisted in the USMC during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged. He returned to Chelsea and married MaryAnn Ballero. Robert supported his family as a union pipefitter, working in the HVAC industry. A Peabody resident for the past 20 years, he also resided in Everett and Saugus. He was a hardworking man and longtime member of the Pipefitters Union, Local 537 in Boston. In his lifetime he enjoyed time with family and socializing friends meeting daily at the Lake St. Dunkin Donuts in Peabody. The beloved husband for the past 44 years to MaryAnn F. (Ballero) Ankiewicz, he was also the devoted father of Robert P. Ankiewicz Jr. and his wife Evanna Joan of Fayetteville NC, John Ankiewicz and his wife Kelly of Peabody, Edward Ankiewicz of Andover and Jennifer Anton and her husband Jon of Peabody. Cherished grandfather of Calvin, Jonathan, Lila and Nick. Dear brother of Marilyn Ankiewicz of Westwood, Barbara Vozzella of Indialantic FL. and Edward Ankiewicz of Lynn and Nalcrest FL.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Adelaide's Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody on Thursday February 25
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at 10:00 A.M. (Those attending are asked to meet directly at the Church) Services will conclude with Interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visiting hours will be held at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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n lieu of Flowers donations can be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the J.D.R.F.