Robert G. Mcdonough

Robert G. McDonough a resident of Walpole for over 8 years, and formerly of Dedham for 38 years, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Norwood Hospital. He was 83.  Bob was born in Boston, the son of Peter and Delia B. (King) McDonough.  Bob grew up in South Boston, attended high school and lived there for 25 years.  He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1947 and was a veteran of the Korean War.  Bob worked as a lift truck operator for the Hersey Water Meter Company for over 35 years,  retiring in 1991.  He was a member of the VFW Post 2017 in Dedham, volunteered for Golden Living Center of Norwood, was an avid bingo buff, and he loved sports.  He is survived by his loving wife Carol A. (Harootunian) Taddeo McDonough of Walpole; his daughter Tanya M. McCallum of Walpole; and he will be missed by his special grandchildren, Deuce and Marianna McCallum.  He is also survived by his sisters Mary Wood and Rita Fleming; his brothers Frank McDonough and Pete McDonough; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Paul McDonough.  Visiting hours will be held Sunday 4-8 pm at Folsom Funeral Home,  87 Milton St., Dedham.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Monday, June 10, 2013, at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will folllow in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS.  66675.