Mr. Robert “Bob” Pye, age 75, of Marblehead, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his home on June 21, 2023. He was the adoring husband of Darlene (Dunn) Pye, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage and countless laughs.
Born in Boston, MA, Bob was the son of William and June Pye. He was raised mainly in Norwood and graduated from Roslindale High School, home to the “Pagel Playground Crew”. He married Mary Lou (Cole) Killelea, with whom he shares his beloved daughter, Allyson.
After serving in the U.S. Army with a tour in Thailand, Bob graduated from the Vesper George School of Art in 1973. He was extremely proud of his military service and his ensuing career as an award-winning creative director for several Boston advertising agencies, which is where he serendipitously met the love of his life, Darlene, with whom he shared his daughter and best friend, Molly.
Bob, or “Bobo” as he was affectionately known, was a dedicated husband and father- his love for his girls knew no bounds. He was an avid golfer, witty cartoonist, surrogate dad to many at Boston College, treasured pseudo-uncle, and the kindest, gentlest, friendliest man to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
After Darlene passed in 2011, Bob was embraced by a widespread support system that he had unknowingly built through his lifetime of goodness. He reaped the kindness he sowed and was grateful for his epic “second act” every day.
Bob’s memory will be forever cherished by his daughters, Molly Pye of Swampscott and Allyson Gartley of Marshfield, his partner, Becky Linhart of Marblehead, and his youngest brother, Thom Pye of Ohio. He was greeted on the other side by his wife, Darlene Pye, and his big sisters, Denise Walker and Janet Porter. He is also beloved by his sons-in-law, Brendan Ryan and George Gartley; his grandchildren, Jake and Megan Gartley; his nieces and nephews, Lauren, Dave, and Connor Henry; Darren Spinelli, Bill, Dylan & Cliff Omelia; Martha, Jon, Natalie & Elise Dunn, as well as countless friends and chosen family, including his best bud, Ruby.
Bob’s Memorial Service will be held at the First Church in Swampscott, Congregational, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10 am. Friends and family kindly invited.
Donations in Bob’s memory may be sent to the Darlene Pye Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Santander Bank, 495 Paradise Rd., Swampscott, MA 01907.
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