Robert Richard Tracy

SOUTH PORTLAND - Robert Richard Tracy, 78, of South Portland, died November 13 at Togas Military Hospice in Augusta, on his Mother's birthday. He was born June 14, 1933 in Portland, a son of Patrick Joseph and Catherine E. Earls Tracy. He was educated at Holy Cross and Cheverus schools. During the Korean War, Robert Served in the Navy. He, along with his brothers John and William were stationed together on the mine sweeper Tumult. He was a devout Catholic, and a lifelong communicant of Holy Cross Church. Robert worked for Humpty Dumpty for 40 years. He began as a route salesman and worked his way up to district manager. He estimated that he drove two and a half million miles while with the company. He enjoyed investing in and following the stock market, and had an amazing memory for numbers. He also enjoyed watching and following college football, and was a lifetime loyal fan of Notre Dame and all Cheverus teams. One of his greatest pleasures was attending his grandchildren's sports events. He always carried a baseball glove and a football in his car in case he ran into someone who might want to toss a ball. Robert was a devoted father and grandfather. He chose to live simply, but was very generous to others, always remembering special dates. He will be remembered as a kind, considerate, and loyal man. Surviving are: two daughters, Deborah Tracy-Colby and her husband Frank of Lincolnville, Donna M. Nale and her husband Thomas of Belgrade; a son, Daniel T. Tracy of Scarborough; a sister, Christine Mallory and her husband Donald of Scarborough; four brothers, Rev. Philip Tracy, John Tracy and his wife Olympia, William Tracy and his wife Dolores, all of South Portland, Bernard Tracy of Biddeford; five grandchildren; Thomas, Tracy and Jennifer Nale, and Danielle and Adam Tracy; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 a.m. at the chapel Thursday, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship at Cheverus has been established in his name. Contributions may be sent to: Robert Tracy Scholarship Fund, 267 Ocean Ave. Portland, Me. 04103 Online Condolences for Robert Tracy