Fr. Robert F. Nee O.F.M.
Fr. Robert F. Nee O.F.M., formerly of Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston, died in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Wednesday January 19, 2011. He was 76 years old.
Born in Boston and raised in South Boston, he was a graduate of Boston Technical High School, Class of 1952. Fr. Nee entered the Order of Friars Minor in 1955 and was ordained a priest in 1962. He was missionary in Brazil for fourteen years and hospital chaplain for eight years. Fr. Nee served at St. Francis House, when he lived at Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston. He also served as Pastor of St. Catherine’s Church, Ringwood, NJ; associate Pastor at St. Francis Church, NYC; Pastor at St. George Church, Jeffersonville, NY; and associate at St. Anthony Shrine. He retired to Marian Manor, South Boston in 2002.
Beloved son of the late Coleman F. and Irene F. (Conroy) Nee. Brother of Richard J. Nee of Honolulu, HI, Sr. Judith Nee SND of Stoneham, Edward M. Nee of Morlaix, France, David M. and his wife Joan Nee of Fairfield, CT and Patricia M. and her husband Mark Curran of Harrison, ME. Devoted uncle of Monica Churchill and her husband John of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Christopher C. Nee and his wife Becky O’Brien of Chevy Chase, MD, Jonathan J. Nee of Silver Spring, MD and Colleen Curran of Brighton. Great uncle of Riley R., Brady F. and Connor J. Nee of Chevy Chase, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated at Saint Anthony Shrine, 2nd Floor Chapel, 100 Arch Street, Boston, Tuesday January 25 at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours at the Shrine Monday 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with a Wake Service at 7:00 PM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Fr. Robert F. Nee’s Family, Please accept our condolences at the passing of “Father Bob” to the entire Nee Family. We pray that all of the memories of laughts, gigles, all his good works remain in your memories forever……….God Bless Him!
Ann and Morrie Doyle
(Beverly Doyle Conley’s –brother)
Naples, Florida
I worked with Father Bob Nee at St Francis House in Boston in the 80s. I recall his sense of humor and his care for each individual, staff and the guests. May he now enjoy fullness of life!
With saddness I heard of Fr Bobs passing. Although it has been many years since as children looking out our back door across to the Nees I would like to say it seems as yesterday but as life goes swiftly it still doesn’t feel like yesterday. Its not easy to lose old friends. I know his love for Irish tea.I’m sure there are some in heaven, Good by old friend. Andy Mc Gonagle
An old Irish blessing
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal
Dear Father Bob’s family. I have an extraordinary story concerning Father Bob. I would not be here if it wasn’t for him. He literally saved my life. I am a multi platinum song writer artist. Father Bob was my spiritual advisor until I lost track of him when he left Boston. I met him at St Francis in NYC. I just found this page. The amazing things he taught me I have passed on to many people. I have lost a Father and my grief is great, but I know he is with his good friend Myk Judge. I called them my handlers. And I know he is watching over me and all the many lives he touched with the true love of Jesus.