Mr. Robert Anthony Flannery, Jr., a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Andover died suddenly on June 10, 2013. He was 59 years old.
Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on October 2, 1953, he was the beloved son of the late Robert A., Sr. and Margery A. (McCusker) Flannery. He was the oldest of four boys and grew up in Andover. Rob was a graduate of Andover High School, class of 1971 where he was captain of the golf and soccer teams. He also played hockey at Andover High. Rob attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida where he was a member of the golf and soccer teams. After college Rob graduated from commercial diving school in Long Beach, CA. He then founded Maritime Services operating out of Houston, TX. He later worked as a Real Estate Developer for many years in Massachusetts, Texas and New Mexico. In his spare time, Mr. Flannery was an avid golfer and enjoyed scuba diving, fishing and hunting. He was a former member of Indian Ridge County Club.
He will be missed by his daughter; Kaeli Marilyn Flannery of Florida, brothers and sisters-in-law; Edward T. and his wife Anisa M. Flannery and Brian P. and his wife Paula D. Flannery, all of Andover and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Thomas J. Flannery.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 10 am. Many relatives and friends were in attendance. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Thursday, June 27, 2013, from 4 to 8 PM. Interment was held in West Parish Garden Cemetery in Andover. In lieu of flowers donations in Rob's memory may be made to the charity of ones choice. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.