A prominent member of the New York chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians has passed away. The AOH Division Five Wakefield Woodlawn acknowledged Bob Nolan’s passing with his family at his side in a statement published on December 16.
A spokeswoman commented, “I have to announce Bob Nolan’s passing with sadness.” Naturally, Bob was a devoted Hibernian, a former District 4 Director, and the President of Bronx County. He died quietly in the company of his loved ones.”
The highly regarded Irish American, who was voted Bronx Hibernian Man of the Year in 2019, has received an abundance of tributes. Bob was honored as such by the Bronx County AOH during an event in Rory Dolan’s in Yonkers the same year.
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“Bob was a good community man who cared deeply about Van Nest and the Bronx,” Anthony Rivieccio commented. Working with Boro President Ferrer, Bob contributed in guiding a team including me to start regenerating The Bronx following the horrible 1970s/1980s.
During the tenure of Boro President Mr. Carrion, I had the privilege of working with him once more and getting to know his lovely wife, Susan. One only needs to visit the Van Nest Neighborhood Association to see his fingerprints beneath the current chair, Bernadette Ferrara. A devastating loss for the Bronx and the area.”
The statement “We mourn the passing of brother Hibernian Bob Nolan” was added by LAOH Albany JFK Division 1. Bob was a wonderful humanitarian and a wonderful Hibernian. RIP.” Bob was given a wake at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home 3535 in the Bronx on Monday. Many Hibernians attended his burial mass, which was celebrated on Tuesday at Our Lady of Solace.
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