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WESTFIELD – Robert Norman Riel, 68, or as he was known Robert Bob Flagg, passed away suddenly at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Bob was born on May 16, 1956, in Northampton, MA to Norman Walter Riel and Frances Mary (Pitney) Flagg.
Bob grew up in Southwick, MA where he loved riding his bike and being outdoors.
Bob was an avid Harley rider and enjoyed many trips to Harley Rendezvous in New York.
Bob is predeceased by his parents Norman Riel and Frances Flagg, his sister Mary Girourd, and his stepfather Nelson Flagg. He leaves his daughter Jessica Flagg and his ex-wife Cindy (Norman) Flagg both of VA, along with many other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101
End-of-life arrangements entrusted to Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 To express condolences to the family or to share photos or memories visit Bob’s memorial page at www.westfieldfuneralhome.com
Services are pending and will be held later this year. Details will be published at a later date.
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Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
PO Box 6307, Springfield MA 01101
Web: http://www.dakinhumane.org