Robert T. Parow
- October 29, 1930 - January 17, 2012
- Malden, Massachusetts
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Alzheimer's Research Association
311 Arsenal St.
Watertown, MA 02472
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“Deb, Chris, Maureen
I am sorry circumstances kept me from being with you but please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. I will...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Linda & Ron - Tewksbury, MA
“Heartfelt sympathies to the Parow Family,
We knew Bob at the Maranatha Prayer Group in Everett, MA. He was in the music ministry. He was not...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Audrey, Roy and Kevin Figueiredo - MA
“What a beautiful tribute you have created. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this special time.
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Sue Eldridge and Family - MA
“Dear Maureen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolenes. May God comfort you and your family at this time...Read More »
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Kim Jones - Malden, MA
“Brian my sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Mitch
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Mitch - Naples, FL
“What can I say... Lots of memories. One thing I do know is that you loved and protected us even when your memory was going... You never forgot...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Christine Sheehan
“Brian, I was so sorry to hear about your father. I really wish I could be there. I never knew your father but he must have been a great man to have...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: John Gately - Friend
“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew
Robert T. Parow, of Malden, died at the Concord Healthcare Center on Jan. 17, 2012 at the age of 81. Bob was born & raised in Chelsea and a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1948. He went on to earn degrees from both Bentley College & Northeastern University. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 -1955. He worked as an Engineer for Polaroid, Raytheon and Sylvania for many years. Bob resided in Malden over 50 years and was a member of the Irish American Club in Malden. He was an avid walker and enjoyed physical fitness. Bob enjoyed golfing, spending time at the Malden Senior Center and loved animals. Most of all, he loved to spend his time with his children & grandchildren. Bob was the loving father of Deborah Stanley & her husband Peter of N. Reading, Robert Parow & his wife Sheila of Malden, Karen Bailey & her husband David of Groton, Michele Curley & her husband William of Wakefield, Brian Parow & his wife Mary Ann of Malden, Christine Sheehan & her husband Joseph and Maureen Fisher & her husband Kevin, all of Wilmington. Former husband of Mary Ellen (Barry) Parow. Cherished grandfather of Amy, Jennifer, Jessica, Christopher, Sean, Jamie, Michele-Lee, Danielle, Brian, Ashley, Jacqueline, Joey, Rachel, Robbie and Katelyn. Devoted brother of Kenneth Parow & his wife Theresa of Chelsea, George Parow & his late wife Barbara of FL, Edward Parow of East Boston and the late Walter Parow & his wife Helen of Andover. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Mon. Jan. 23rd at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Sunday from 12-4PM. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For directions, obituary & to sign guest book visit www.gatelyfh.com
