Robert R. Schleiff of Weymouth passed away at South Shore Hospital on Thursday, January 27, with his sister Martha and his brother Bill at his bedside. Bobby was born and raised in Weymouth, MA and was a son of the late Martha and Carl G. Schleiff, Sr.

Affectionately known as "Bobby" or "Bones" to family and friends, he graduated from Weymouth High School in 1968 where he was on the Wrestling Team and the State Championship Football Team. He attended Curry College in Milton after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army, Armored Div. Bobby lived a life of adventure and marched to his own drummer leading a parade of so many dear friends and interesting people. He was a manager of Uncle Sam's in Hull during the nightclub heyday of Nantasket, rode his motorcycles all over the United States and Europe, and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4. He held engineering licenses in crane operation and also held a license as a tunnel boring machine operator. He worked on many important projects in the region including "The Big Dig" and the MWRA Tunnel running beneath the Fore River. After retirement from industry, he owned and operated his own construction business. Bobby enjoyed his hobbies working with leather and carving granite. Also, he never failed to respond to a call for help with a transport problem from the Paragon Carousel.

Bobby is survived by his son, Will Schleiff of Rockland, his brother Bill (wife Marie) of Hull, Sisters Martha Schleiff of Weymouth, and Marie Rudd of Middletown, Rhode Island. He remained close to his sister-in-law Susan of Scituate.

Uncle and good friend to nieces Jayne and Judy; Maryellen, Suzanne, and Annette; and Jessica, Jennifer, Jody and nephew Jeff, all of whom he often regaled with his many stories. Also survived by 10 great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his much-loved brother Carl Jr. of Scituate.

Following Bobby's wishes, no services were held at this time. A graveside service will take place in the spring at Old North Cemetery in Weymouth along with a celebration of his colorful life.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the MacDonald Funeral Home of Marshfield. Please visit their website macdonaldfuneralhome.com to express your condolences to the family.