Robert M. “Bobby” O’Connell, Jr. age 57 of E. Bridgewater, died June 2, 2020 at Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital. He was born in Brockton a son of the late Robert M. and Mary M. (Abreu) O’Connell. Bobby lived most of his life in Brockton and for the past 10 years had lived in a BAMSI group home in E. Bridgewater.
Bobby was a graduate of Brockton High School and had worked at the Shoe City Work Shop for several years. He loved all Boston sports, music and dancing. Bobby was always happy and the life of the party. He had an amazing personality and was always giving someone a hug.
Bobby is survived by his siblings John F. O’Connell and his husband Thomas Colucci of Manchester, NH; Maryann O’Connell of Hyannis, Brian O’Connell and his wife Renee of Kingston and Kathy Coles and her husband John of Mashpee. He also leaves several nieces and nephews, his housemates and friends.
Funeral services are private with burial in Melrose Cemetery. Donations in Bobby’s name may be made to BAMSI c/o Prospect House, 10 Christy Dr., Brockton, MA 02301, Atten: Leigh Lopes. To send a condolence please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com.