Mr. Robert Francis Kroha

Robert F. Kroha Sr., of Marshfield, MA, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 at the age of 82. Born in Cambridge, Bob lived a life defined by service, skill, love of country, and, most importantly, devotion to family.

Bob is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 59 years, Joan (Mahoney) Kroha. Together they raised four children: Robert Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Braintree; Kerrin Corrieri and her husband Robert of Devens; Kristine Kroha of Portsmouth, NH; and Marianne Kroha of Marshfield. He is also survived by six grandchildren — Jonathan, Norah, Allison, Lauren, Charlotte, and Everly — who brought him great joy, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Constance and Leo Kroha, and his siblings, Leo Kroha and Connie Swanson.

Bob served his country with pride, first in the United States Army and later in the Marine Corps Reserve — commitments that shaped his character. He held many jobs over the years with building homes being his favorite. As a licensed builder, he brought knowledge and craftsmanship to every project, with skills that seemed to have no limits. Known as "Superman" on the hill where he lived, he was a trusted and helpful neighbor to all. In the end, it wasn't what he could do — it was how he showed up, with kindness, steadiness, and care, that defined him.

Those who knew Bob knew a man of rare patience and quiet strength. Always up for an adventure, he traveled the U.S. and Europe by motorcycle, maintained a lifelong affinity for old cars — most recently restoring a 1949 International — and remained forever curious. Music was ever present in his life, inspiring the next generation — a guitarist at heart, he also played saxophone in the South Shore Bay Band, which made him “famous” in the eyes of his grandchildren.

He embraced whatever his grandchildren loved — never missing a game, race, recital, concert, or play, and bursting with pride every time. In his later years, no one cheered louder or traveled farther for their grandchildren than Bob and Joan — through sleet, snow, and rain, they were always there.

He had a strong, steady presence — he fixed what was broken and made everyone around him feel capable and loved. He was happiest when his family was together and laughing. How grateful we are to have been loved so well.

Visiting hours will be held in the Sullivan Funeral Home at 551 Washington Street, Hanover, on Friday, May 1 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels (St. Mary’s), 392 Hanover Street, Hanover. A luncheon will follow for family and friends.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to:

Croí Health Charitable Fund |croihealth.org | 501(c)(3) non-profit

Tunnel to Towers Foundation | t2t.org | 501(c)(3) non-profit