Robert Bob Gottberg

Robert A. Gottberg, a longtime resident of Sudbury, died peacefully December 23, 2011 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Elizabeth "Betsy" Gottberg. Born and raised in New Jersey; Bob was an Eagle Scout. He earned an undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and a MBA from Seton Hall University. He served as a Lieutenant in Coast Guard and later was founder of Robert A. Gottberg Associates. A regular at the weekly peace vigil on the town common, Bob was active in many political and environmental causes. He enjoyed music, travel and photography and was a member of St. Anselm parish, Sudbury Historical Society, and the Sudbury Grange.

Father of Robert Jr. and his wife Lore of Apex, NC, David and his wife Deborah of Mooresville, NC, Joseph and his wife Kim of Mooresville, NC, and Jennifer and her wife Marilyn of Marlborough MA. Loving grandfather of Amanda, Briana, Shane, Lauren, Christopher & Ryan all of North Carolina.

Bob treasured spending time with family and friends; he loved life and will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers donations in Bob's name may be made to St. Anselm Church, 100 Landham Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776 or a charity of one's choice.

Funeral services will be held Thurs., Dec. 29, 2011 from the Duckett-J. S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Rd., Rt. 20, Sudbury at 9:00 am followed by a funeral Mass at St. Anselm Church, Sudbury at 10:00 o’clock. Visitation at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Interment will be in New Town Cemetery.