Robert F.

"Bob" Litwin

At 84 years of age, Bob passed away on Saturday November 7th after a short illness.  Born in Salem, he was a beloved son of the late Frank and Jennie (Weglasz) Litwin.    He was a lifelong resident of Peabody.  He served in the Army National Guard for nine years and was honorably discharged at the rank Sgt.  As a young teenager, Bob began working on cars in the '40's as a member of his father's stock car racing team's pit crew.   He was proud to be part of a team helping his father to numerous wins as a NE Stock Car Racing Champion.  For his entire adult life, Bob worked as an auto mechanic at his father's shop, Litwin Motor Company in Salem.  He became the owner/proprietor there and continued to operate the shop into the mid 80's.  He also succeeded his father becoming the weekly host and disc jockey of the Litwin Polka Variety Show broadcasting from WESX for nearly 52 years.  The show was started by the elder Mr. Litwin many years earlier and was popular with the polish community in both the Northshore and Southshore regions.  Over the years Bob befriended many of the polka bands featured on his show.  Together with his wife Judy, they would attend countless polka dances and socials at the PAV in Chelsea and the many various Polish clubs in the area.  In his lifetime Bob enjoyed woodworking projects, traveling, ocean cruises, and playing games of chance. He will be forever remembered for his love of family gatherings and his sense of humor.  He was a longtime member of the P.A.V. Post 13 Chelsea.  In addition to his parents Bob was predeceased by a daughter Karen Reevers and his only brother Felix A. "Joe" Litwin.  He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Judy A. (Covino) Litwin of Peabody.  Devoted father of Kim Litwin of Lynn, Kathy Bradley and her partner Robert Reynolds of Lynn, Kristine Ksikes of Lynn, Kelly LeBlanc and her husband Corey of Groveland, Kerrie "Missy" Biondi and her husband Carmine of Lynn, Robert Litwin, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Swampscott.  Dear brother-in-law of John and Gail Covino of Londonderry NH, James and Judy Covino of Billerica and Joyce of Winthrop.  Also survived by several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to gather at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Saturday November 14th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 10:00 AM.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family and attending Mass.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card see links below;

DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory should be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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