Robert Francis Flaherty's Obituary
Robert Francis Flaherty, 40, went to be with his heavenly Father, October 1, 2012, after a courageous 3 year battle with colon cancer.
Visitation: 1pm to 8pm Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Mansfield Funeral Home; 1556 W. Heritage Parkway.
Funeral Service: 10am Monday, October 8, 2012 at Crossroads Christian Church; 6450 Texas 360,  Grand Prairie, TX 76015.
Inurnment will be Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:30am at the
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery
.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Robert Flaherty Memorial Fund #8635870846, C/O Wells Fargo Bank; 3051 W. Camp Wisdon RD; Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
Bobby was born December 15, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts. He spent his younger years in Quincy, Massachusetts and graduated from North Quincy High School. On February 8, 1994, he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1997 with the rank of sergeant. Bobby was employed with AT&T and dedicated over 10 years working as a repair technician. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed cheering for his favorite team, the Boston RedSox. He loved his job, he loved to entertain and was always the center of attention with his boisterous, loving ways. Bobby was a strong person who fought his illness to the very end. His example as a good Christian man, father, brother and friend will be forever cherished by his family and friends.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
2 Timothy 4:7
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia A. Flaherty.
Survivors: loving wife and best friend, Maribel Flaherty of Grand Prairie; son, Paul "PJ" Manning of Boston, MA, Dylan Flaherty of Azle, and Robert P. Flaherty of Grand Prairie; daughter, Isabella A. Flaherty of Grand Prairie; sister, Katie A. Sullivan and her husband Thomas of Marshfield, MA; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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