Robert J. Southworth, 76, of New Bedford died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hubert J. and Agnes (Proctor) Southworth, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Southworth was formerly employed by the Department of Public Works for the City of New Bedford until his retirement.
He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Andrews-Dahill Post 1531, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School.
Survivors include four cousins, Thomas J. Southworth and his wife Susan, William T. Southworth, and Margaret M. Perry and her husband Raymond, all of New Bedford, and Linda E. Gerard of Wareham.
He was predeceased by his brother, Richard T. Southworth.
His Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial with military honors will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10-11 AM, prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.