06/05/2026
Robert "Bob" Edward Moynihan, Jr.
FALMOUTH, MAINE - Robert Edward Moynihan, Jr., whose life was defined by an infectious gusto for life and irrepressible love of family, friends, learning, sports, and the outdoors, died on May 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 67.
His spirit is carried on by his wife of 41 years, Jennifer (Culhane) Moynihan and his two children, Andrew Moynihan (Amy Moynihan) and Jessica Crowley (Tony Crowley); his mother, Joanne Moynihan; his grandchildren, Ellie Crowley and Macauley Robert Moynihan; and by four brothers, six sisters, his mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Bob is predeceased by his father, Robert E. Moynihan, DMD.
Bob was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 19, 1958, and he grew up in Andover, Massachusetts as the eldest of eleven siblings. From an early age, his lively imagination, appetite for adventure, competitive spirit, sense of mischief, and steadfast spark made him head instigator and a constant source of inspiration for the family. Being the oldest of the sprawling family was no small assignment, but Bob shouldered it admirably, leading his siblings through a childhood packed with fun, raucousness, and the occasional regretted decision. He wielded just enough charm to avoid taking the blame most of the time. Growing up with Bob was never dull—when his impish smile appeared and an eyebrow started to rise, you were about to be a part of, or on the receiving end of, some freshly cooked-up shenanigans.
After graduating from Andover High School, Bob earned a B.S. in biotechnology from Boston College in 1980, where he also played rugby. That same year, he launched a long and accomplished career, joining New England Nuclear (NEN), a cornerstone of DuPont’s biomedical products division. Starting with sales and ascending to positions in international sales and marketing as well as executive leadership, his work took him and his family to Cincinnati, Seattle, Boston, and Wilmington, Delaware, until his retirement in Maine. In 2003, Bob’s passion for learning and gift for leadership led him to make a heartfelt detour into education, when he became a science teacher at St. Michael’s School in Lowell, Massachusetts. There, he reintroduced the science fair, enriching the curriculum and sparking in his students an appreciation of science, before returning to international sales and marketing with a biotech startup in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Bob’s eventful life grew even richer in 1981, when he met the love of his life, Jen, and they were married in 1985. Everyone who knew them recognized right away that this would be a lifelong partnership, fueled by laughter, adventure, and love. Jen made Bob’s spirit whole, and they were happy, fulfilled, and very devoted to each other to the end. Their family thrived, and Bob was extraordinarily proud of his children. He passed along values that will continue to guide them and ripple onward and outward through his grandchildren—to be kind and honest, to practice humility and selflessness, to love nature, and to just be thankful.
For all his energy and appetite for adventure, Bob had a gentle and compassionate soul. He never met a dog he didn’t love, and the dogs that shared his life—Shammy, Maggie, Monty, and Abby—inspired him to found The Ruff House dog daycare. Bob was also a man of deep faith, and he served his community in many ways, including teaching CCD at his church and combining two of his favorite things—sports and mentorship—in coaching his children’s football, baseball, and softball teams.
From beginning to end, Bob’s endlessly artful flair for living made every experience an event—and, often, a competition, whether or not everyone else realized they were competing. To be in his orbit meant you’d never find yourself without something to do, laugh about, discuss, or explore. Bob was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved mountains. He was an avid gardener. He loved hiking, golfing, and—most of all—skiing. Bob could recite the names and elevations of all the mountain ranges in New England, and he loved planning family ski trips—including at his favorite area, Pico in Vermont, and a legendary backcountry ski trek at Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire. He loved snowstorms, tucking into a well-earned sandwich on a summit, a friendly game of “Questions” at dinnertime (with the much-dreaded “Rapid Facts” round), ambushing loved ones’ rafts on river trips, organizing clambakes on the beach, jumping into swimming holes, making pickles, and telling stories that were always entertaining (and not always burdened by a strict adherence to facts). Bob was great at making everyone feel appreciated, showing up when you needed him most, and wringing fun, learning, or adventure out of any place or moment.
Bob’s life was distinguished by uncommon strength and resilience from the start of his life to the end. Jen left no stone unturned in getting Bob the best possible care and treatment in his final years. His family is deeply grateful to the caring staff who supported him at The Vicarage by the Sea in Harpswell, Maine and, most recently, Fallbrook Commons in Portland, Maine.
Bob, we are eternally thankful for how you touched our lives. May the incredible joy you felt for life fill the lives of the many people who knew and cherished you.
Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
To celebrate Bob’s profound love for his friends and family, and his unwavering devotion to his work and community, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy, East Greenwich, RI on July 6, 2026, at 11AM.
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