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 Robert A. Davis, 70
 June 30, 2025
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Robert Anthony Davis, 70, of North Adams, journeyed Home to be with our Lord in Heaven on June 30, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 13, 1954, in North Adams, MA, Bob happily lived there his entire life. Bob grew up on Bracewell Ave., and graduated from McCann Technical High School in 1973. The first 20 years of his career were spent as an electrician at General Electric, where he honed his trade and made many lifelong friends. He loved his Alma Mater so much that he returned to teach Electricity there for over 20 years. In 1979, Bob married his wife, Pauline Gertje. They lived together on State Street for 40 years where they raised their family. As a faithful landlord to many, Bob could easily be found renovating an apartment, mowing a lawn, or just visiting with his tenants, whom he treated like family. He was also the “Unofficial Ambassador” of the Annual Fall Foliage Festival Parade as he stood on his balcony, cheering and waving to everyone which was met with non-stop gleeful shouts of “Hey, Bubba!” and “Hi, Mr. Davis!”.
Bob loved his community and was involved in countless programs including earning his Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts, co-founding the local Catholic Youth Organization, President of The Lebanese American Social Club, an avid member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles serving as President, Chaplain, and Trustee, Vice President of the Northern Berkshire Community Television Corporation, and as a member of the Mass MoCA Cultural Development Commission. Similar to his beloved mother, Shirley Davis, Bob believed in giving back, helping where needed, and loved to socialize with all of his friends in town.
Bob was a consummate Middle Eastern musician, specializing in the Oud. He played in orchestras, ensembles, and bands including the Cedars, the Zay-Tunes, the Williams College Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, and the Pioneer Valley Arabic Music Ensemble. He played at colleges, weddings, festivals, reunions, and each summer joined the Arabic Music Retreat. His retirement allowed him to expand his musical endeavors and share his passion through teaching and playing music at every opportunity.
Bob was a devout Catholic and was a communicant of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church and more recently of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. The example of Jesus’ kindness and love shaped the way Bob lived out his faith. Bob was an altar boy, lector, and eucharistic minister. Bob taught religious education for more than 50 years sharing his faith and love of God with so many young people.
Above all, Bob loved his family. He enjoyed cooking, especially his famous “Jiddu Eggs,” giving music lessons, teaching his grandchildren to fly on his flight simulator, playing chess, and spoiling them at Disney World. He leaves his wife, Pauline Davis of 45 years. He was a father to Angela Park (Adam), Melissa Marchetti (Michael), and Matthew Davis (Amanda) and Jiddu to Evan, Penelope, Annabelle, Gwendolyn, Noah, Delilah, and Caleb. He leaves Joel Alvarado and Emily Alvarado whom he considered immediate family. Bob leaves his brother, James Davis (Tammy) and sisters Barbara Hassan (Kenneth) and Susan Davis, his mother-in-law, Inna Gertje, as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and extended family. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Shirley Davis, and his sister, Judith Davis.
Calling hours for Robert Davis will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home – West Chapels from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire, MA. Immediately following the Funeral Liturgy, the family cordially invites all to attend a reception to continue the celebration of Bob’s life at the Bounti-Fare Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Robert Anthony Davis Memorial Scholarship through Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
So sorry for your loss.i was a school buddy of his in high school.hes a great guy.hell be greatly missed.in my preyers The family will be.may God bless you all.
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| | from: Mark Affhauser | on: 07-10-2025 |
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| Sending Love n Hugs to Bobby 's families with Strength..Loved knowing him with his great humor though out our l Iives growing up in the neighborhood..We always loved the yummy foods..And music..Always if I saw Bobby yhat contagious smile.......The parade..what can I say about an Awesome Person. Love you. Fly High.. | | from: Debrajean Trottier | on: 07-09-2025 |
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| My heart is broken for Pauline and Bob's family who he held so dearly in his heart and for all of us who he has touched with his kind soul...I have always cherished Bob and my friendship over the years...His smile will be missed! My condolences and love to all of you...Keep the loving memories close and they will help see you through. | | from: Candida Rufo | on: 07-09-2025 |
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| So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. A wonderful, faithful and kind person who will missed by so many. Rest in peace Bob. Prayers and condolences for you all. | | from: Mark Lincourt | on: 07-08-2025 |
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Barb, Sue and Jim,
I was so sad to see that Bob passed away. He and I go back a long way...I used to enjoy seeing him in the electrical shop at McCann when I'd bring prospective Greylock student for a tour. He was a great teacher and a wonderful guy.
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
P J | | from: PJ Pannesco | on: 07-07-2025 |
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I second everything in my brother Rich's beautiful tribute. Bobby is my first cousin, but he’s really a brother to me. I too called him several times over the years with electrical questions. In the 80s Bobby asked me if I could put some guitar cords behind his incredible singing and “oud" playing. He helped me come up with guitar parts for so many of his songs. It provided a soft background, which gave the music a full sound. With our brother’s Rich and Jimmy on the middle-eastern drums (derbeke), we played at many Lebanese-American events throughout New England. I remember all of the chords, and I hope to accompany Bobby again someday. To this day, those fun times, along with Thanksgiving every year at Aunt Shirley’s and the Davis (touch football) Bowl, are some of my greatest memories.
To Pauline and all of my cousins. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending good thoughts your way from Florida. I miss you all.
Jimmy | | from: | on: 07-07-2025 |
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Pauline, Suzie, Barb, Jimmy and families:
My wife, Kathy and I are heartbroken over Bobby’s death. Bobby was such a central part of our extended family and I will miss him greatly.
Throughout our younger lives, we celebrated all our holidays together. And since then I can not get through a Thanksgiving without thinking about all the laughter, love, and amazing food we shared. I always reminisce about our “famed” Thanksgiving Davis Bowl football game where Bobby and I would play against the two Jimmy’s. With Bobby on my team we were bound to win!
Our family events had a musical component always including Bobby’s amazing talent. I remember playing Arabic music with Bobby at the annual music and food festivals in MA, CT and VT.. I still chuckle at the fact that Bobby would sing songs in Arabic without knowing exactly what the words meant! I have always been in awe of Bobby’s oud skills, first learning from his dad, my Uncle Louie, and then went on to become one of the best if not THE best player in the US. It meant so much to Kathy and I that we Davis cousins played Arabic music at our wedding, including Bobby’s oud playing.
I also have fond memories of other times with Bobby including taking him skiing for the first time in our early to mid 20s. He learned quickly and mastered snow plowing while all the time laughing and having the best of times.
Bobby was always in a good mood and up for some fun. But he was one of the most responsible among us, a community leader, responsive landlord, loving father and grandfather, a family man who was always ready to help. He was a guru in electricity and wiring and even though I had a degree in electrical engineering I always sought out his advice rather than rely on myself.
Not a day will go by when when I don’t miss my dear cousin, and friend, Bob Davis. | | from: RICHARD DAVIS | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| Thoughts and prayers to all the family. | | from: Fran Grillone | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| Barb, We were so sorry to hear about your brother. We are praying for you and your family. | | from: Jeff, Alice and The Gigliotti Family | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. | | from: Enid Shields | on: 07-07-2025 |
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My sincere condolences to a GREAT PERSON. To all his family, may he RIP.
Joan Morandi | | from: Joan Morandi | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| Pauline and family, My sincere condolences for your loss. | | from: Deb Corkins | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| Such sadness for his family and community of friends~ he was larger than life in so many ways and will certainly be missed~ | | from: Cheryl Lefave | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| My condolences. | | from: AL Giorgi | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| To the Davis Family, We are so sorry for your loss. | | from: Tom & Pam Kidder | on: 07-07-2025 |
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| RIP Bubba. See you on the other side. | | from: Les Rhinemiller | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| So sorry! What a guy Bob was! The very best. I taught Catechism for seven years with Bob. He was so devout to his faith, his family, and his friends. I’m going to miss this gentle giant of a man. Rest in peace dear friend. | | from: Tony Sr. Nuvallie | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| We are so sorry to learn about the tremendous loss of your husband and father. We have fond memories of him from LaFesta and Boy Scouts | | from: Lydia and Jim Carollo | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| Dear Pauline and Family, Our hearts broke when we heard of Bobby's passing. He was such a wonderful person. The McCann, and then the GE years together will be treasured. May God bring comfort to all of your broken hearts. Much love. | | from: Wayne and Diane McLain | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| I am so very sorry to read of Bob’s passing. May your happy memories of Bob bring you comfort in the coming days. He is at peace in the arms of our Lord. Sending prayers of comfort to you all. | | from: Maureen Taft Moore | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| Family of Bob, I am so sorry for your loss of Bob. He was an avid community leader for his entire life. He was an inspiration to a lot of the young people of the community for as long as I could remember. He loved life to its fullest. May you all be blessed throughout this most difficult time of sorrow. Bob may you rest in peace! | | from: Tim Therrien | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| My sincere condolences for your loss. He was a fine person and will certainly be missed. | | from: Carl Villanueva | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| My deepest sympathy to the entire family:( I was lucky to have Bob as a great friend. Spent many years with him working on many different projects. He had a wonderful personality and a special love for music:) I attended many of his concerts over the years. To have Bob in my life was truly a blessing! I will miss him beyond words. He will always be in my heart. | | from: Anthony J. Saltamartini | on: 07-06-2025 |
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| My Sincere condolences go out to All of Bob's Family. He was a kind hearted man who ido anything for anyone. He Was definitely God's help on this Earth. Hello will be truly missed by all who knew him. God bless you Bob. | | from: John Brown | on: 07-05-2025 |
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| Dear Barb, I was sorry to read of Bob's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. | | from: Janet Lucia | on: 07-05-2025 |
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| It was 1996, there was a silent auction under a tent on State St.My son saw the add in the paper, he was a paperboy at the time.Down we went because there was asaw he wanted to get his dad for an upcoming father's day.My son put his bid in and every time someone put a bid he would tell them he was there to win this for his dad for father's day.Just then Bobby being the handy guy he was put a bid on the saw.My son went over and told him he wanted to win it for his dad, Bobby took his name off and my son went home with the saw.Such a kind and gentle soul, Thank you Bob, you will be missed... | | from: Tammy Santelli Lefebvre | on: 07-05-2025 |
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Dear Pauline and Family, although we all rejoice that Bob is with his Lord and Savior, we know your hearts are broken and we share your pain. We are all lifting the entire family up in prayer at this incredibly difficult time. Personally, I have lost a spiritual brother in the Lord, a dear close friend, and a devoted, energetic, and visionary NBCTC colleague. He touched countless lives in an upbeat and often humorous way in multiple sectors of society, including, but not limited to his church, public education, heritage inspired music, community service, and community media.
Big Bob, as I always called him, was unique, truly one of a kind, and an unforgettable, bigger-than-life person. There is a void which cannot be filled.
Due to his faith, not his many accomplishments, Bob is with the Lord he loved, in bliss, joy, perfection, delight, and peace that we cannot even comprehend. We pray you will be comforted by this fact. Big Bob would want us all to go on with vigor and with the commitment to excellence he demonstrated every day.
God bless you all,
Bill and Janice Wilson
| | from: William R. Wilson Jr | on: 07-05-2025 |
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| Our condolences to the family...Bob was one of a kind and will be missed by many. A good man gone way too soon...may he Rest in Peace. | | from: Jeff Siam & Annie Tomyl | on: 07-05-2025 |
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| My condolences to Bob's family I remember Bob and his family when we were kids, especially Bob walking up to freeman field with a troup of kids for a pick up wiffle ball game, or baseball, football , you name it everyone knew Bob, the gentle giant, R.I.P. Bob. | | from: W.Tatro | on: 07-05-2025 |
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| I send my condolences to all of Bob's family. He was a great mentor and friend. I have many memories as a student of his, as well as a friend. He was very good to me and helped me through many times when I needed it and didnt know that I did until years later. He always took the time to stop and talk whenever we ran into each other. He made a huge mark on my life as a student and after. I am grateful that I was able to be apart of his life. My heart goes out him amd his family. | | from: David Yorke Jr | on: 07-05-2025 |
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I am so sorry to read about Bob. I remember him fondly from when I was in middle and high school and he was so involved in the church. Whenever I ran into him as an adult, he was always smiling and never had a bad word to say about anyone!
I am sending you all hugs and prayers during this difficult time. | | from: Jill Pompi | on: 07-05-2025 |
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| So sorry for your loss he was a great man. I remember when I went to McCann Technical High School. He was a real good teacher there. He will be very miss. | | from: Jared Vincelette | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Pauline, and all family, sending my condolences and sympathy for the loss of Barb. | | from: Wendy Robert | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| A great classmate, teacher and friend. Will miss you Bob. Prayers to all his family. Happy thoughts to be remembered. | | from: Phil, Terry and Jacob Vivori | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Barb & family, I am very sorry for your loss | | from: Heather Lemoine | on: 07-04-2025 |
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Bubba is rockin the oud in the presence of the God who placed him on this earth for 70 years. He fulfilled his mission. And for those who had the privilege of meeting Bob, you met the “visible image of the invisible God.” He lived his faith and God squeezed him until he ran on empty. He always knew where he was going the minute he had no more to give to this world. Thank you Bubba for the selfless, unconditional love that you shared with everyone. Thank you for the music, for being a witness to you faith, and for being an incredible role model for the youth of the Berkshires. Your legacy is solidified through your children, grandchildren and the young people you molded and shaped throughout your lifetime.
Om Shanti,
ET | | from: | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Heaven has received another angel. | | from: Pat Dunn | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Sorry for your loss. | | from: Michael McKeon | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Barb, you've had such a time this year. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of your brother. God bless you in this journey. | | from: Donna Thomas | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| So very sad for your immense loss. This loss of Bob will be felt by so many. I truly hope knowing his trust in his Faith, and his great love for you all, will help guide and comfort you through these very difficult and trying times. Bob was an amazing man, there really aren't enough words to capture the great essence of his spirit. | | from: Heather Mccarthy | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| So very sorry for your immense loss. A loss that will indeed be felt by so many. I truly hope that knowing how much he trusted in his Faith, and the knowledge of his great ove for you all will help guide you through this very difficult time. Bob was so many wonderful things, there aren't enough words to fully describe his spirit. Much love to you all. ?? | | from: Anonymous | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Dear Pauline and family- So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May the good memories comfort you. May his memory be a blessing forever | | from: Dale Waterman | on: 07-04-2025 |
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Our heartfelt sympathy to Bob’s family. Bob was a wonderful colleague. He loved life and made all our lives better with his warm, generous spirit. We’re thankful to have known him and will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Margo & Vin Melito | | from: Margo & Vincent Melito | on: 07-04-2025 |
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Matt, Amanda and Family,
We were shocked to hear of Bob's passing. He was an amazing person and always waved when we would drive by. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May he Rest In Peace. | | from: Peter & Lorraine Choquette | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| My condolences to Bob’s family. He was one of the most kind, gentle human beings on God’s earth. | | from: Dan Dougherty | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| Sincere condolences to Bob’s family on this sad loss! I saw Bob as a true Renaissance man of many talents & with a generosity of spirit in always sharing. He will surely be missed by many.” | | from: Diane Parsons | on: 07-04-2025 |
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Sending my condolences to the entire family. Will forever cherish the memories and of the course the immediate impact he had. Such an incredible human. You will deeply be missed.
EI 2001 - Fatima | | from: Michelle Kochanski | on: 07-04-2025 |
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So very sorry for your loss.
Sharon DeMyer Nemser | | from: Sharon DeMyer Nemser | on: 07-04-2025 |
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| I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. He was one of a kind. I enjoyed work with him at McCann games. He will be missed. My Prayers are with you all. | | from: Nanette Schmidt | on: 07-04-2025 |
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