KEARNS, Robert J. "Bob", of Winthrop, March 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Marie L. (DiBiase) Kearns. Devoted father of Daniel J. Kearns and his wife Deborah of Winthrop, J. Kevin Kearns of Winthrop, Kathleen M. D’Ambrosio and her husband Thomas of Charlestown, Teresa A. Holland and her husband David of Rutland, MA, and Robert J. Kearns of Nashua, NH. Adored grandfather of Tami Rich, Joseph Kearns, Michael and Mark Holland, and Emily and Amy Kearns. Cherished great-grandfather of Michael, Jason and Jonathan Rich. Dear brother of the late William D. and John J. Kearns. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Weds, March 5, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tues only from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Viking Pride Foundation P.O. Box 520037 Winthrop MA. 02152. Robert served in the U. S. Navy Veteran during WWII. He was a life member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.