Robert P. Nelson 62, of Beverly, MA formerly of Nahant, MA passed away on January 4, 2025 of complications of heart disease and diabetes. Robert graduated from Lynn Classical High School and Salem State College (Cum Laude). Robert worked as a Platform Expeditor in North Reading for the US Postal Service for many years. As an undergraduate, Bob got involved with the college radio station at Salem State. For over 40 years radio became his passion. As a DJ he hosted and co-hosted shows on WMWM 91.7, WMFO 91.5 and North of Boston Radio interviewing and debuting countless local artists. Bob made friendships attending Anthro New England, Anthrocon and other conventions all over the US. He also enjoyed visiting major league baseball fields and attending games while traveling. He was a kind, gentle soul who will be missed by all who knew him.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Maynard G. Nelson and Margaret A. Nelson of Nahant as well as his brother Donald E. Nelson, brother in law James Sweeney and nephew Sullivan Shields. He leaves his brother Richard A. Nelson and wife Shirley, sister Barbara A. Sweeney, and brother Thomas A. Nelson and wife Deborah, sister in law Judy Nelson and many nieces, nephews.
Services will be private.