Bob passed away in the care and comfort of his home in Taunton, on Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 82 years of age.  Born in Winthrop he is the son of the late William M. and Clementine (Dioguardi) Shoemaker.  Bob grew up in Everett, attending Everett Public Schools and graduating from Everett High School in 1961.  He went on to study Biology at Salem State University, receiving both an undergrad degree and his Masters Degree.  After college he joined the Everett Police Department. He retired from the EPD as a Sgt., after serving 19 years on the force.  During his time as a police officer, Bob taught biology and police science courses at Bunker Hill Community College.  He worked for the IRS and a few tax preparer companies before finally opening his own business.  He owned and operated The Tax Office in Everett for over 20 years before finally retiring in 2018.

Bob was a late Chelsea Alderman and he was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club in Chelsea.  He will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends.

Bob was the former husband of Loretta J. Shoemaker of Chelsea.  Beloved father of Matthew R. Shoemaker of Everett, Erik S. Shoemaker and Kurt R. Shoemaker, both of Chelsea.  Longtime girlfriend to Margaret A. Corbett of Taunton.  Dear brother of William J. Shoemaker of CT and the late John R. Shoemaker and Marjorie A. Shoemaker.  Bob is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Monday June 30, 2025, from 4-7 P.M.    Funeral Services will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 1 at 11:00 A.M. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the Service start time.  Interment to follow at the family grave in Glenwood Cemetery in Everett.