Bob is survived by his wife Yaneth of 34 years, daughter Elizabeth (Raymond) Emmett, son Daniel, grandson Elijah, sisters Judy Simmons and Alice (Richard) Vance of Pittsburgh, PA and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Wilma (Martin), brothers George and James, sister Patricia and brother in laws Steve Stevens and James Simmons. Bob was a loving father, husband, Pappy and friend to all.

Bob served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was proud of his service to his country. He enjoyed Pittsburgh Steelers football, cooking, reading and always appreciated a good joke. Bob's home was always open to family, friends, neighbors, his children's friends and most anyone he met. Bob lived by this motto "Can't change the past, already happened. Can't change the future, hasn't come yet. All you can do is live for today." Bob believed in living life to the fullest and loving everyone as much as possible.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memoial Veterans Cemetary in Suffolk on Thursday, December 21 at 12 noon. A small reception will be held afterwards at The Flahertys home in Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, The Flahertys are requesting donations be made to the American Lung Association.