Obituary: Robert R. Schleiff
/Robert R. Schleiff
Robert R. Schleiff died from COVID at South Shore Hospital on Jan. 27, with his sister Martha and his brother Bill at his bedside.
Known as “Bobby” or “Bones,” Mr. Schleiff was born and raised in Weymouth, and was the son of the late Martha and Carl G. Schleiff, Sr.
He graduated from Weymouth High School in 1968 where he was on the wrestling team and the state championship football team. He attended Curry College in Milton, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army Armored Division.
Mr. Schleiff lived a life of adventure and marched to his own drummer, leading a parade of so many dear friends and interesting people. He was a manager of Uncle Sam’s during the nightclub heyday of Nantasket, rode his motorcycles all over the United States and Europe, and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4. He held engineering licenses in crane operation and also held a license as a tunnel boring machine operator. He worked on many important projects in the region, including the Big Dig and the MWRA tunnel running beneath the Fore River. After retirement from industry, he owned and operated his own construction business.
Mr. Schleiff enjoyed his hobbies, working with leather and carving granite. Also, he never failed to respond to a call for help with a transport problem from the Paragon Carousel.
He is survived by his son, Will Schleiff of Rockland, his brother Bill and his wife, Marie, of Hull, sisters Martha Schleiff of Weymouth and Marie Rudd of Middletown, R.I. He was predeceased by his much-loved brother, Carl Jr., and remained close to his sister-in-law Susan of Scituate.
He was the uncle and good friend to nieces Jayne, Judy, Maryellen, Suzanne, Annette, Jessica, Jennifer, and Jody, and nephew Jeff, all of whom he often regaled with his many stories. He also is survived by 10 great nieces and nephews.
Following Mr. Schleiff’s wishes, no services were held at this time. A graveside service will take place in the spring at Old North Cemetery in Weymouth along with a celebration of his colorful life.
For online condolences, visit macdonaldfuneralhome.com.
