ROBERT T. FLAHERTY passed away Jan 4,2018 with his family at his side, beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Perko); proud father of Michael (Victoria), Rick (Cathy), Debbie Linich (Rudy), and Beth Lorentz (Jim); cherished grandfather of Ian, David, Kelly Lopez-Flaherty, Brian, David and Kevin Linich, and Nate Lorentz; special papa Bob to 7 great grandchildren; dearest brother of Bill, Virginia Pfeffer, Chuck, Rosemary Klotzbach, Catherine Wetzel, John, Jim, and the late Helen Mattix and Edward. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in his name to the Cleveland Clinic Hospice At Home P.O. 931517 Cleveland,Ohio 44193-1655. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 WEST AURORA ROAD (ROUTE#82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION SUNDAY 2:00 TO 6:00 PM. Family and friends are asked to gather Monday 11 :00 AM for Mass of Christian Burial at St.Basil the Great Catholic Church 8700 Brecksville Road Brecksville,Ohio 44141.