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Robert “Bob” P. Stabile, 83 July 29, 1940 - January 15, 2024

HAVERHILL – Robert P. Stabile, 83, of Haverhill, loving husband of Mary E. (Ferrick) Stabile, passed away on Monday, January 15 at Lawrence General Hospital.

Bob was born in Haverhill on July 29, 1940 to Louis P. and Ruby A. (Hebert) Stabile. He was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, class of 1958, after which he went into the printing industry. He worked for many years as the foreman of the composing room at the Haverhill Gazette. Bob and Mary were snowbirds and enjoyed traveling to the Siesta Key in Florida and camping with family and friends at Salisbury Beach Reservation. Bob loved his dogs, fishing, and the Wednesday men’s golf league at Crystal Lake Golf Club. Bob will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who loved him.

Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary E. (Ferrick) Stabile, his son Robert P. Stabile and his husband William Leary of Haverhill, his daughters Susan M. Pagliccia, of Oak Bluffs, and Maria L. Barnard and her husband James, of Severna Park, MD. He was the best Papa to his grandchildren Megan, Jacob, Jessica, Mia, and Lauren. He also leaves behind his brother Leonard Stabile and his wife Sheila, of Salem, NH, his grand-dogs Dexter, Max and Keeley, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Donations in Robert’s memory can be made to the MGH Fund at https://giving.massgeneral.org/

ARRANGEMENTS: At the request of the family, arrangements are private and are in the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

ARRANGEMENTS: At the request of the family, arrangements are private and are in the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the MGH Fund https://giving.massgeneral.org/ Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

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  1. Sharon & Allen DeMarco says
    January 17, 2024 at 10:41 pm

    Oh my gosh! To hear this just breaks our hearts! Stubby was one of the best. Loved him from the day we met him at the Haverhill Gazette. . We are so deeply sorry Mary, Sue, Rob, Maria and family. He will be sadly missed.

  2. Trisha St. Cyr says
    January 18, 2024 at 1:29 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear about Stubby’s passing. We worked together briefly at the Gazette many years ago and he was always a character! He will be greatly missed! The Stabile Family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

  3. Dan Fitts says
    January 19, 2024 at 12:54 pm

    I worked with him for several years. He was a calm, dignified, straight-shooting man, a class act. I am sorry for his family at the huge loss.

  4. Dan Fitts says
    January 19, 2024 at 10:22 pm

    I worked with him for several years. He was an especially calm, dignified and straight-shooting man, a real class act. I feel very sorry for his family over his loss.

  5. Linda Simonelli says
    January 20, 2024 at 5:10 pm

    Stan and I am so sad to hear this. He was an awesome neighbor. Mary I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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