DANVERS - Robert (Bob) Joseph Hegarty, of Danvers, Massachusetts, beloved husband, father, Grandpop, father-in-law, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 73 on October 29, 2024 at Beverly Hospital following a brief illness.

Born on May 4, 1951 to Robert and Helen (Myers) Hegarty, Bob grew up in Peabody, Massachusetts. He attended St. John's Prep, graduating in 1969 and then attended Providence College. Bob had a great love for music and was a former DJ at WMLO in Beverly, MA. He then worked at various retail locations, starting at Paperback Booksmith in Danvers, MA and lastly at Willow Books in Acton, MA prior to his retirement.

Bob met the love of his life, Fran (Centorino) in 1968. They were childhood sweethearts and married in 1973. Bob and Fran shared 51 beautiful married years together. During their marriage they enjoyed traveling to many locations across the country including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Virginia, Gettysburg and Philadelphia. During their travels they visited several Major League ballparks in Toronto, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Florida. Their trips also took them across the pond to London and Paris.

Along with his wife, Bob is survived by his three sons, Bob Hegarty of Homosassa, FL, Sean Hegarty and Kim Hunt of Londonderry, NH and Adam Hegarty and his wife Danielle Hegarty of Lowell, MA.

In addition to being a proud father, Bob was an extremely proud and loving Grandpop. He is survived by 8 grandchildren, Taryn, Taylor and Kyle Hegarty of Homosassa, FL, Chloe and Brian Hegarty of Burlington, MA and Rylie, Alyson and Reese Hegarty of Lowell, MA. His grandchildren cherished all their time with him and each made many special memories. Bob is also survived by his beloved dog Tessie.

Bob was an avid fan of the Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox and Patriots. Bob was passionate about music and had an impressive record collection. This love of classic rock was passed on to his sons and grandchildren. Bob was also a prolific reader and a daily watcher of Jeopardy, proving himself nearly unbeatable (except by Fran).

Bob was known for being a kind, helpful and generous man. To honor his memory, please consider performing a random act of kindness. Memorial donations in Bob's name may be made to Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA or Peabody Institute Library of Danvers.

ARRANGEMENTS: In lieu of services, Bob's family will be holding a Celebration of Life at a later date. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.