Robert Genoa, 86, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his home in Upton.  He was the husband of the late Theresa Genoa to whom he was married for 53 years.  Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Dominic and Hazel (Prue) Genoa.

Robert worked for many years as a high school teacher at Blackstone Valley Technical High School. He was proud of his six years in the Navy where he served on the USS Saratoga. 

He is survived by his daughter Susan Genoa of Worcester, his two siblings Katherine Genoa of Uxbridge, and William Genoa and his wife Sara of Texas and many nieces and nephews  He is predeceased by his brother James and his sister-in-law Patricia.
The funeral was held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.  A funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Parish, 20 Church St.  Burial with military honors followed in the parish cemetery.