Robert B. Nickerson, a resident of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6th, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 85 years young and the beloved husband of Joan (Ferretto) for 58 years. He was the loving father of Doreen Nickerson, Christine Leonard and her husband Erick and Carolyn Mahoney and her late husband Michael. He was the cherished grandfather of Patrick Mahoney and his partner Taylor Sanborn, Jack Mahoney and Amanda, Sarah and Christopher Leonard. Bob was the great grandfather of Desmond Mahoney. He was the son of the late Robert and Edith Nickerson of Marion, MA and is predeceased by his sister Beverly Briggs of Marion.
After graduating Brockton High School, Bob joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged after serving four years. Bob was a Teamster retiring from Preston Trucking. After retirement he kept busy enjoying the company of his co-workers at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He also enjoyed playing bocce at the Lincoln Club in Bridgewater and shuffleboard at the Knights of Columbus in Whitman where he had many friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, February 17th at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St., (Rte 123) Brockton from 4:00 – 7:00pm. His Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 18th at 11:00am with interment at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 1:15pm.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family respectfully asks with gratitude to please consider making a memorial contribution in Bob’s honor to the ARC of Greater Brockton, 1250 West Chestnut St. https://arcofgreaterbrockton.org/donate