Robert M. Hartigan of Melrose passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. He was 59 years old. Born in Medford, he was the beloved son of the late Robert M. and Emma (DeRosa) Hartigan, and Marie Hartigan of Medford.
Robert was employed in the banking industry as a treasury sales analyst. Robert was an avid boater who enjoyed taking trips in his Boston Whaler on the Annisquam River on Cape Ann.
Robert was the dear brother of Cyndie Hartigan of Medford, Paula Galdo and her husband Vinny of TX, Marie Dilger and her husband Erik of Duxbury and Melissa Hartigan of Medford. He was the loving uncle to Nicole Patterson and her fiancé Bruce Wright of TX, Emma Sitters and her husband Will of TX, Alexandra Foret and her husband Josh of TX, Jackson Dilger, Madeline Dilger and Charlotte Dilger all of Duxbury and the great uncle to Josephine, Frances and Adelyn. Robert was the cherished nephew of Nancy and her late husband Robert Johansen, John and Theresa Hartigan and Eileen Cascio. He is also survived by numerous cousins and many, many friends.
At the request of Robert and his family, funeral services will be private. A Celebration of Life, honoring Robert’s life, will be held in the spring of 2025.
Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road. Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701.