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Robert A. Pike, 70 May 21, 1950 - March 3, 2021

Haverhill – Robert A. Pike, 70, husband of Christine (Hanley) Pike, passed away March 3, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Patricia (O’Neil) Pike of Haverhill and the late William Pike. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1968 and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Colby College in Maine, Class of 1972. Robert taught at Haverhill High School, teaching History for many years. He loved the game of football and coached at Central Catholic, Austin Prep, Haverhill High School, Amesbury High School and Sanborn Regional High School.  An avid reader, he could be found most evenings watching his favorite show, Jeopardy. With his wife Christine, he loved vacationing in Florida, particularly the Naples area. An adoring grandfather to his four cherished granddaughters, he was a devoted husband, son, father and grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his loving wife Christine and his mother Patricia, he is survived by his children, Robert Pike and his wife Kathryn of North Andover; Monica Marino and her husband Russell of Newburyport; four granddaughters, Fiona and Maeve Marino and Mary and Nora Pike; brothers William Pike and his wife Suzanne of Middleboro; Michael Pike and his wife Norma of Haverhill; Jeffrey Pike and his wife Phyllis of NH; sisters Lisa Shanahan and her husband Peter of Haverhill; Sandra Faraci and her husband William of Haverhill; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister and her husband, Kathleen and Stephen Jaggers.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, May 20 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 21 in St. James Church, Winter Street, Haverhill at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Primrose Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, May 20 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 21 in St. James Church, Winter Street, Haverhill at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Primrose Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Condolences(18)

  1. Anonymous says
    March 5, 2021 at 12:15 am

    My sincere condolences to the Pike Family, may he RIP.

    Milt Taylor

  2. Linda Locke says
    March 5, 2021 at 2:45 am

    I’m so sorry Chris tine Thinking of you

  3. Nancy T Dorman says
    March 5, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Thinking of you, Chris, Monica, Robbie, and your whole family at this time of deepest grief.

  4. Michelle McCauley says
    March 5, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    To the whole Pike family we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for you. ~John & Michelle McCauley

  5. Larry Snow says
    March 6, 2021 at 3:30 am

    Please accept our deepest condolences for your most difficult loss. Our best thoughts and prayers are with the entire Pike family. Maureen & Larry Snow

  6. Charlie and Maureen Gates says
    March 6, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    So sorry , You are in our thoughts and prayers .

  7. Barbara (Bobbie) Rocco says
    March 6, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Please accept my condolences and prayers of Peace to all of the Pike family. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  8. Kaleigh Guarino says
    March 7, 2021 at 2:42 am

    Mr. Pike was my absolute favorite teacher. He made a huge difference in my life. He taught me to speak up and have confidence in my answers-even if they were wrong because I at least learned something! My thoughts and prayers are with his family, who he mentioned very often in class. So sorry to hear this ❤

  9. Christine Serdjenian says
    March 7, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    Christine, Robbie, and Monica, and family,
    Please accept our condolences. It is a great loss for all of the communities that Bob was part of, for all of those who knew him. We pray for you at this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Tina and Mark Serdjenian

  10. Dave Gramling says
    March 7, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    I hired Bob in 1981 when he was a principal at a Salem NH Catholic elementary school. We had a great 5 year run at Austin Prep especially when he was the Head football coach. He loved history and enjoyed coaching. I lost him to be the Head Football Coach at Haverhill HS. I covered his games for the Lowell Sun sports whenever he played Chelmsford. My deepest condolences to a real genuine family men, a good friend and football fan. My love and prayers to you all, with deep condolences 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  11. Michael Szostak says
    March 7, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Chris,
    Anne and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I fondly remember Bob as a captain of the 1967 Central Catholic football team and a spirited rival on the intramural football field at Colby. May the many memories you made together sustain you and your family during these difficult days.
    Mike Szostak
    CCHS ’68, Colby ’72

  12. Donna Power Stowe says
    March 7, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    My condolences, Chris, to you and all of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness and loss.
    – Donna Power Stowe

  13. Paula Desmarais says
    March 8, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    Dear Chris, Monica, Rob and family,
    Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. May happy memories bring you peace and comfort at this sad time.
    Sincerely,
    Paula Desmarais

  14. Ryan Pearson says
    March 8, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    I’m sorry to hear of Coach Pike’s passing. My sincere condolences. He always treated me very kindly as a student, neighbor, and athlete.

  15. Mike Pearson says
    March 8, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    Sorry to hear of the passing of our old neighbor Bob. He was a teacher and coach to our kids. Always a real gentleman.

    Anne & Mike Pearson

  16. Bill & San McGurren says
    March 9, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    To the Pike Family,
    On this day and the days ahead, may the love around you help lift the sorrow from your hearts.
    Our sincere sympathy,

  17. Joe Bevilacqua says
    March 10, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    Please accept my deepest sympathies. Bob was a great guy who was helpful to everyone that had the good fortune of meeting him,especially school kids who he mentored as a teacher and coach. Joe Bevilacqua

  18. Jacie mcneil says
    May 15, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Dear Rob and Katie, we send love and hugs to you, the girls, and the entire Pike Family. May your dad and grandfather live in your hearts and all your wonderful memories you have of this great man!! Deepest sympathies Mike and Jacie McNeil

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