Robert "Bob" Martin Munn

Robert “Bob” Martin Munn – 66, of Scituate, passed away surrounded by family at home on August 9, 2026, 13 months after suffering a spinal cord injury that never managed to rob him of his abundant joy in life’s simple pleasures. Foremost among those were family and friends, especially Rhonda (Knight) Munn, his wife of 35 years, and his daughter, Gabrielle Grace Munn, 24.

Bob was naturally gregarious, hopeful and upbeat – qualities he maintained even after his injury. He was always the first one to text you Happy Birthday, congratulate you on an accomplishment, or console you when things didn’t go quite your way. He was, said his daughter, “generally the coolest and awesomest person around.”

Bob was born on Feb. 15, 1960, in Alexandria, Va., the second son of the late William and Eleanor (Kleinot) Munn. But Scituate was home. He grew up there, sailed in Scituate Harbor, played football at Scituate High (class of 1978), and, ultimately, raised his family a few blocks from Egypt Beach.

Naturally, his interests revolved around family activities – cooking, grilling in the backyard, music, the aforementioned beach, and Boston sports. His homemade baked beans were blue ribbon. And he perfected the Bloody Mary, which he delivered on many a Sunday to thirsty beachgoers.

As for music, it wasn’t just for listening - he attended countless concerts and festivals – it was his life’s jam. He sang in the church choir at St. Christine’s Catholic Church in Marshfield and performed often with the Inly School Players in Scituate and other local theater and musical groups, including Bob and the Bobettes, a Provincetown phenomenon. He even tried guitar lessons and, after a trip to Nashville, got hooked on the two-step.

A song he often sang to Gabi, Coldplay’s ‘Yellow,’ inspired one of his many tattoos – a line from a poem she wrote in fourth grade, ‘I am Yellow from the old blue car,’ inked in her own handwriting on his left wrist. He was also adorned with a colorful tiger shark (left arm/shoulder) and a bold cross (right forearm), among other body art.

In addition to learning guitar and dance and trying new recipes, Bob turned his love of knowledge toward the pursuit of a college degree (University of Phoenix, 2010). This paid off handsomely with a gig at the Genius Bar at Hingham’s Apple Store and most recently in IT/Tech Support at Nova Biomedical in Waltham. Still, one of his most fulfilling experiences was watching Gabi achieve at Suffolk University, and one of his proudest moments was watching her graduate.

A rabid fan of the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, Bob was right at home at the Garden, Fenway, Gillette – or in a days-long text string about any sports topic, especially if it was contentious.

Bob’s optimism and love of family did not wane following his accident. In fact, he and his positive nature were loved and appreciated by the many nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals at Tufts Medical Center, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Old Colony Hospice who cared for him following his accident. To that end, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate that donations be made in Bob’s memory to SCI Boston (https:// sciboston.salsalabs.org/donationpage/index.html) if resources permit. You can also hug a loved one, sing them a song (on-key optional), or call them out of the blue.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Bob is also survived by his favorite niece, Ava Noel Knight, and sister-in-law, Ursula Knight, of Hingham; his father- and mother-in-law, David and Ruth Knight, of Naples, Fla., his brother, David Munn and sister-in-law Lori of Hanson; and his nephews Tyler Munn of Hanson; and David W. Munn II and wife Melissa of Pembroke.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on August 29 at Saint Christine’s Catholic Church, 1295 Main Street, Marshfield, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.