Mr. Robert A. Whalen

December 18, 1979 - September 6, 2017

OBITUARY Robert A. Whalen Lowell Resident Robert Albert Whalen died unexpectedly in Somerville, MA on September 6, 2017 at the age of 37. Robert is survived by his mother Claire Hardy Whalen and her partner Bill Laughreau of Lowell, MA; and his father Robert A. Whalen Sr. and his partner Dee Sciarappa of Pelham, NH. Robert leaves behind two sons; Jason H. Whalen of Lowell MA and Shane R. Whalen of Hudson, NH; his siblings Stacey Hubley and her husband Dick Hubley of Dracut, MA; Kimberley Brown and her husband Scott Brown of Andover, MA; Timothy Whalen and his wife Lesley Whalen of Chelmsford, MA; Claire Ryan and her husband Michael Ryan of Lowell, MA; and Christene Ulm and her husband James Ulm of Brockton, MA. Along with eleven nieces and nephews; Kyler, Riley, Ryan, Kaelyn, Scotty, Shaden, Sean, Lauren, Delaney, Thomas and Gwen. Robert Albert Whalen was born on December 18, 1979 in Cambridge, MA. He attended schools in Somerville and Lowell, MA. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, as he loved fishing, firepits, and camping. He was a big fan of all our Boston sports teams. But his biggest passion was spending time with his family and friends. Robert had an infectious smile and personality that would light up any room. Robert was the type of man to do anything for anyone at any time. Everyone who knew him, knew he had a heart of gold. Robert will be greatly missed by all. DEATH NOTICE Robert A. Whalen, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 6, 2017 in Somerville. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET LOWELL on SUNDAY from 2 until 6 PM. Robert’s FUNERAL will begin on MONDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his FUNERAL MASS at 10 o’clock at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 E. Merrimack St. Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Please see www.faymccabe.com for Robert’s complete obituary. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com