Robert "Robo" Bellarmine Walsh

WALSH, Robert (ROBO) Bellarmine of Norwood, formerly of Wellesley and Hull, son of the late E. Corbett and Norinne (Feeny) Walsh.
Robo leaves two children, E. Corbett Walsh II and Robin Lee Wells, their mother Jacquie Troxel, and three grandchildren, Kayla Grace Alacorn, E. Corbett Walsh III and Dakota Walsh, and his always loving siblings, Bonnie (Mrs. William) Stoloski, Quentin (Randi) Walsh and two sisters, who have been angels during his recent illness, Inez (Mrs. Thomas) Moore and "Toni" (Mrs. Brian) Curry, 16 nieces and nephews, and 24 grandnieces and grandnephews and his faithful feline "kitten mitten". He was predeceased by his daughter, Jacqueline, and his brothers, E. Corbett Walsh, S.J. and Thomas "Tucker" Walsh, and his longtime companion, Carol Harding.
Although academics were not Robo's forte, he attended several schools, including St. Sebastian's, Mass Maritime Academy and Seton Hall University, and benefitted from each in many ways.
Robo's career was centered on the clothing business, which he so aptly called "the rag bag" business. He was a very successful salesman and company representative with John Douglas of Wellesley, John Meyer of Norwich, and Lanz. At another time in his career he "went to sea" as a lobsterman who fished out of Gloucester, 50-100 miles out to sea! When on land and getting the itch, he always looked forward to being a crew for his brothers, Corbie and Quentin, on their 110s and 210s and definitely was one of the best 'fore' crew in Hull, Hingham, Cohasset, and Marblehead. Robo was always on "tap" (no pun intended) to crew for his cousin, Mikey Gahan, Centennial Commodore of the Cottage Park Yacht Club.
Robo also relished his trips to Ireland with "Tom Kirwan Tours" and good friends from Concannon's and Finnegan's Wake, where he learned to be a true Irishman, honing his skills at cribbage and storytelling. He always enjoyed playing golf with his many Norwood buddies.
Robo's family is incredibly grateful for the dedication and love shown by Nurse Molly and CNA Carlos from Good Shepherd Community during his last days.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 4-7pm at Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood, with a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood at 11:00am Thursday, June 24, 2021. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Avenue, Newton 02459.