Robert Lee

Harris

Robert passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday January 23rd.  He was 78 years of age.

Born and raised in Jefferson City Missouri.  He received his early education in Missouri.  As a young man he came to New England where he attended and boarded at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

In 1962 he enlisted into the Navy and served honorably during the Vietnam War.  He was honorably discharged in 1966.  He returned to Brookline and was soon married to Barbara E. (Noveska) and together they raised a daughter.

He was a resident of Everett for several years and was residing in Point of Pines, Revere for the past 27 years.  After sharing 44 years of unsurpassed love and devotion, Robert was widowed six years ago with the passing of his beloved wife Barbara.

Robert worked for a time as a salesman for Prudential Life Insurance Company, he later went to work at M.I.T. with the Department of Facilities and Custodial Service Team.  He retired in 2008 and was awarded a certificate of appreciation from M.I.T. recognizing his 20 years of dedicated service to the University.

His life's devotion was first to his beloved wife, daughter, and his canine companion "Gabby".  In his lifetime Robert was a huge fan of the Boston Celtics and NE Patriots, he enjoyed reading and listening to Country Music, living by the ocean, and gardening,

He was the beloved husband of 44 years to the Barbara E. (Noveska) Harris.  Devoted father of Cheryl M. Marquis of Chelmsford.  Cherished Uncle of Robert Tiro and his wife Heather, their children Peyton and Carter all of Wisconsin.  Robert is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, extended family members and his fur-baby and canine companion "Gabby".

Funeral Services were private, following Military Honors, Robert was placed to rest with his beloved wife Barbara in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Should friends desire, contributions in Robert's name may be made to a charity of their choice.

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