Robert J. “Bob” Annese, an Arlington attorney who represented scores of local people and proud U.S. Marine, died on Oct. 6, 2026, after a six-year battle with cancer.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., Arlington, on Monday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. A burial with military honors will be held at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery’s front gate by 10:45 a.m.
A proud U.S. Marine, he carried his love and respect for the Marine Corps throughout his life. After his military service, he earned his law degree from Suffolk University and built an accomplished legal career, spanning more than 50 years, in Arlington. He represented local people at town hearings countless times since the 1970s.
“Bob was a man of strong convictions, endless curiosity, and many passions. He loved staying active, keeping physically fit, studying astrophysics, and immersing himself in history, especially British history and World War II. Whether traveling through England, exploring the mysteries of the universe, or sharing his knowledge and opinions, he never stopped learning,” the family said in a death notice.
“Above all, he was immensely proud of his family. He cherished time spent with his wife and children, especially the many memories made together in Vermont, Hilton Head Island, and throughout Europe. Bob lived with determination, passion, and an unwavering commitment to what he believed in. His pride in being a Marine, dedication to the law, insatiable curiosity, and love for his family shaped who he was. Good night, Bob wherever you are! Semper Fi,” according to the death notice.
DeVito Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
This obituary, published Oct. 8, 2026, drew on the death notice.
