Mr. Robert R. “Bob” Paling, of Taunton, died Friday, September 6 in the Dighton Nursing Center, Dighton, following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine L. (Hancock) Paling. He was born 78 years ago in Dighton, the son of the late Manuel and Candide (Dumont) Paling. He was educated in Taunton and had been a city resident for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at the former Paul A. Dever State School for 20 years. Bob was also employed as a bartender at the Polish-American Citizens Club for over 30 years. He formerly owned and managed Dedham Gardens in Dedham for a number of years. He was a member of the Portuguese-American Civic Club and the Polish-American Citizens Club. Bob was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, and enjoyed playing golf and rollerskating.
In addition to his wife, he leaves: 2 daughters: Gretchen Hubert and her husband, Peter of Windham, N.H., and Gina Huffman and her husband, Albert of Boston; 2 stepsons: Anthony D. Costa of Taunton and Thomas A. Costa of Bellingham; 1 brother: Edward “Sonny” Paling of Norwich, Ct.; 2 sisters: Joan Dupont and her husband, Edward of Raynham and Geraldine Paling of Raynham; 4 grandchildren: Grace and Samuel Hubert, and Logan and London Huffman, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was also the brother of the late James Paling.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.
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