Robert, "Bobby" R. Lauretti, Jr., 71 of Bedford, New Hampshire, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on December 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert R. and Jean (Freden) Lauretti, Sr.
As a Marine, Bobby served our country during and in Vietnam. He eventually become a decorated Marine - having earned a Purple Heart among other medals of honor including Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct, National Defense Service, and a Vietnam 60 device medal with 2 stars.
After the Marines, Bobby went on to work for the US Postal Service.
During retirement, Bobby enjoyed a good coffee from Starbucks, watching war movies, and acting as a living room juror for Judge Judy. He recently moved in with his sister, Jeanne Lauretti, who cared for him, and together they enjoyed shopping trips and going out to lunch.
He will be dearly missed by his surviving sisters - Jeanne Lauretti, Elaine Tosh, and Maryann Nelson, and brother, Bob Stabins and their families. Bobby will be welcomed into Heaven by his late sister, Nancy Clark.
SERVICES: Services will be private. Interment will take place at a later date at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, in Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Merrimack Hospice House or the Manchester Animal Shelter.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.phaneuf.net